1979 Buick Regal vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Regal would be higher. At 4,348 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C (186 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1979 Buick Regal. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Regal weights approximately 95 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.
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 Regal (285 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C. (271 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Regal | 2000 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Regal | C |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4348 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |