1978 Buick Century vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 20 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 7,410 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (612 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 508 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 620 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (848 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 631 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.

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