1980 Buick LeSabre vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1980 Buick LeSabre is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick LeSabre (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1980 Buick LeSabre.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick LeSabre (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1980 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick LeSabre | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LeSabre | 220 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
