2007 Buick Rainier vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 64 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, 2007 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Rainier. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Rainier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Rainier | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Rainier | 500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.9 mm | 111 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 5.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 120 L |
