1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,523 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 373 kg more than 1968 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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111. (179 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 1968 Mercedes-Benz W 111 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LeSabre | W 111 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 2306 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1723 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 151 L | 55 L |
