1956 Buick 40 vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 42 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz C (342 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz C (511 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Buick 40 | 1998 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 40 | C |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5279 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 342 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 462 Nm | 511 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2700 mm |
