1956 Buick 40 vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. (204 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1956 Buick 40.
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, 1956 Buick 40 (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380. (315 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1956 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 40 | 380 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 3839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 462 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2860 mm |