1972 Buick Skylark vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1972 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 90 kg more than 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450.
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, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick Skylark. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1972 Buick Skylark has manual transmission. 1972 Buick Skylark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Skylark | 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Skylark | 450 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5722 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
