1979 Buick LeSabre vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200 (108 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 240 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200.
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, 1979 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200. (170 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1979 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200 has manual transmission. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick LeSabre | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | LeSabre | 200 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2800 mm |