1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1995 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (257 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1995 Buick Roadmaster.
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, 1995 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Buick Roadmaster | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Roadmaster | 500 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 5399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3300 mm |