1952 Buick 40 vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1977 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1977 Mercedes-Benz E.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 1977 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 40 | E |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2800 mm |
