1979 Buick Electra vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 89 kg more than 1979 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Electra | SL |
Year Released | 1979 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1298 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2560 mm |