1978 Buick Skyhawk vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Skyhawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Skyhawk would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 669 kg more than 1978 Buick Skyhawk.
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.
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1978 Buick Skyhawk | 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Skyhawk | S |
Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 2004 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3150 mm |