1979 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 33 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 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C. (136 HP @ 2800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (360 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Electra | 2012 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Electra | C |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2143 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4606 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1459 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2760 mm |