1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 1993 Buick Roadmaster and 1993 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 490 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (393 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1993 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Roadmaster | C |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 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 | 1840 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
