1979 Buick Century vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220. (142 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Century | 220 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |