1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 would be higher. At 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Because 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 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 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250. (217 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Park Avenue | 250 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3798 cc | 2778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |