1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 vs. 1981 Buick Century
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 (286 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1981 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 weights approximately 574 kg more than 1981 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 (410 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mercedes-Benz 400 | 1981 Buick Century | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Buick |
| Model | 400 | Century |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2004 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2760 mm |
