1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is newer by 36 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 6,598 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL weights approximately 840 kg more than 1976 Buick LeSabre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Buick LeSabre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LeSabre | GL |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1839 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3076 mm |
