1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2010 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2010 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (265 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. (251 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 276 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Buick Park Avenue. (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Buick Park Avenue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2010 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Buick |
| Model | 500 | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 404 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3009 mm |
