1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 (296 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1974 Buick Riviera. (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick Riviera.
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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420. (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Riviera | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Riviera | 420 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |