1969 Buick GS vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 776 kg more than 1969 Buick GS.
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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Buick GS. (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GS | 500 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 111 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3300 mm |
