1971 Buick GS vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 (275 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1971 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1971 Buick GS. 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, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick GS. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 has automatic transmission and 1971 Buick GS has manual transmission. 1971 Buick GS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick GS | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E420 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | GS | E420 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1632 kg | 2052 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2840 mm |
