1950 Buick 40 vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 55 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (189 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 236 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (260 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 40 | C |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 1796 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1404 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2720 mm |
