1973 Buick Centurion vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1973 Buick Centurion is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. (106 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Centurion weights approximately 741 kg more than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. 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, 1973 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1973 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Buick Centurion | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Centurion | 220 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2076 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2760 mm |