1998 Buick Signia vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 1998 Buick Signia and 1998 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Signia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Signia (238 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz A. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Signia should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Signia weights approximately 645 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1998 Buick Signia (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz A. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Signia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Signia | 1998 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Signia | A |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2430 mm |
