1950 Buick 40 vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 48 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 5,786 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (367 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 315 kg more than 1950 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 40 | CL |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 5786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2970 mm |
