1976 Buick Electra vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 is newer by 2 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 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 182 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Electra weights approximately 330 kg more than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280.
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, 1976 Buick Electra (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280. (240 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Electra | 280 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2800 mm |
