1992 Buick Park Avenue vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Park Avenue. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Park Avenue would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 95 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C (270 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Park Avenue. (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Park Avenue.

Compare all specifications:

1992 Buick Park Avenue 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
Make Buick Mercedes-Benz
Model Park Avenue C
Year Released 1992 2009
Body Type Sedan Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 2148 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 205 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 270 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 88.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 1555 kg
Vehicle Length 5220 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2720 mm


 

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