1976 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 35 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1976 Buick Electra. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Electra.
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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Electra | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Electra | S |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5096 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3165 mm |
