1974 Buick Riviera vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 26 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, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Riviera weights approximately 500 kg more than 2000 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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. 1974 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 2000 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Riviera | C |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 69 L |
