1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. (149 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 1974 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Buick Skylark | 1995 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Skylark | E |
Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5724 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2940 mm |