1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 598 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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, 2010 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300. 2010 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Buick |
| Model | 300 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3009 mm |
