2006 Buick Lucerne vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2006 Buick Lucerne is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Lucerne (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 454 kg more than 2006 Buick Lucerne.
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, 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 (432 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Buick Lucerne. 2006 Buick Lucerne has automatic transmission and 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 has manual transmission. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Lucerne | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Lucerne | 500 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1942 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 432 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 111 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 120 L |
