2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 62 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 638 kg more than 2005 Buick Park Avenue.
Because 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Park Avenue. (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Park Avenue | 500 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 120 L |
