1971 Buick Skylark vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1971 Buick Skylark is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Skylark weights approximately 85 kg more than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. 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, 1971 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Skylark | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Skylark | 300S |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
