1950 Buick 40 vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 39 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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 (231 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1950 Buick 40 (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300. (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 40 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2810 mm |
