1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280
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 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 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) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. (180 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Because 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 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 280. 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) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. (258 Nm). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280. 1996 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 has manual transmission. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Park Avenue | 280 |
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 | 180 HP |
Torque | 387 Nm | 258 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 86.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |