1972 Buick Skylark vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 40 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (621 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 471 more horse power than 1972 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 700 kg more than 1972 Buick Skylark. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 633 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick Skylark. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1972 Buick Skylark | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Skylark | S |
Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5722 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 621 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 999 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 5245 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |