1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1996 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1996 Buick Roadmaster.
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, 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Buick Roadmaster. (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 1975 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Roadmaster | 600 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 6328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3910 mm |
