1979 Buick Estate vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz W 196

To start off, 1979 Buick Estate is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz W 196. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz W 196 would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz W 196 (276 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz W 196 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 1155 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz W 196.

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. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1956 Mercedes-Benz W 196 has manual transmission. 1956 Mercedes-Benz W 196 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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