1950 Buick 40 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,065 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Buick 40 (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 40 | W 111 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2760 mm |
