1979 Buick Century vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 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 6 more horse power than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (98 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1979 Buick Century.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Century | 220 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
