1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 262 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (540 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Buick Roadmaster. (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Buick Roadmaster | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Roadmaster | C |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |
