1980 Buick Electra vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 340 kg more than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1980 Buick Electra (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300. (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Electra | 300 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
