1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 361 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1976 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Buick LeSabre | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | LeSabre | 300 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |