1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. (136 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 195 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. (219 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B has manual transmission. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1968 Buick Riviera | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Riviera | 300B |
Year Released | 1968 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3050 mm |