1979 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (254 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra.
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 S (620 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S 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 S | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Electra | S |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5226 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3165 mm |