1978 Buick Century vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1978 Buick Century. 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Century | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Century | 500 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3213 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2500 mm |
