1977 Buick Electra vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1977 Buick Electra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (118 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Electra weights approximately 485 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. 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, 1977 Buick Electra (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1977 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Electra | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Electra | 220 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2710 mm |
