1970 Buick Centurion vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (402 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1970 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 180 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS (600 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Centurion.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Buick Centurion | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Centurion | CLS |
Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7467 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1882 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2875 mm |