1954 Buick 70 vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 593 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. 1954 Buick 70 has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz E has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 70 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 70 | E |
Year Released | 1954 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5274 cc | 3312 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |