1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 356 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. 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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LeSabre | 200 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 65 L |
