1978 Buick Electra vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (275 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1978 Buick Electra. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 102 kg more than 1978 Buick Electra. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz S (415 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Electra. (381 Nm). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 2005 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Electra | S |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 4261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3090 mm |
