1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, both 1985 Buick Wildcat and 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. (245 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 288 kg more than 1985 Buick Wildcat.
Because 1985 Buick Wildcat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500. (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Wildcat | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Wildcat | 500 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 289 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
