1976 Buick Electra vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1977 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 423 kg more than 1977 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. 1976 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1977 Mercedes-Benz E has manual transmission. 1977 Mercedes-Benz E will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 Buick Electra | 1977 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Electra | E |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2525 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5940 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |