1953 Buick 40 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 33 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 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Buick 40 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 40 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4315 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3080 mm |
