1953 Buick 40 vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 27 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 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Buick 40. (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Buick 40 | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 40 | 500 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4315 cc | 4972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2820 mm |