1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 37 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (511 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS weights approximately 195 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.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS (700 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick LeSabre. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LeSabre | CLS |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 511 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2075 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2874 mm |
