1954 Buick 70 vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 53 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, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 458 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 70 | C |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2720 mm |
