1953 Buick 40 vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1105 kg more than 1953 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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 (501 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Buick 40. (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 40 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3910 mm |
