2006 Buick Rainier vs. 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, 2006 Buick Rainier is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111. (280 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Buick Rainier weights approximately 450 kg more than 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111. 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, 2006 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111. (293 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Buick Rainier | 1969 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Rainier | C 111 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 4799 cc |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 120 L |
