1954 Buick 70 vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 (218 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 423 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380.
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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 70 | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 70 | 380 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 71.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2820 mm |