1956 Buick 40 vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E 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 7,410 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (612 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1956 Buick 40. (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1956 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 460 kg more than 1956 Buick 40. 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (848 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Buick 40. (462 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Buick 40.

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