1952 Buick 40 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 43 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. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E (149 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40.
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, 1952 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1952 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Buick 40 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 40 | E |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.6 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2940 mm |
