1957 Buick 40 vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. (134 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 1037 kg more than 1957 Buick 40.
Because 1957 Buick 40 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Buick 40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz A, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Buick 40 | 2010 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 40 | A |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 2034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 2832 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2570 mm |
