1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1936 Buick Century

To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1936 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1936 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,247 cc (8 cylinders), 1936 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 (231 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1936 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1936 Buick Century.

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.

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1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 1936 Buick Century
Make Mercedes-Benz Buick
Model 300 Century
Year Released 1991 1936
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3198 cc 5247 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 231 HP 165 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89.9 mm 86.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 108.2 mm
Top Speed 230 km/hour 153 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors