1971 Buick Centurion vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL (603 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1971 Buick Centurion. (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 85 kg more than 1971 Buick Centurion. 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Centurion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Centurion | 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Centurion | CL |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 603 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2860 mm |
