1980 Buick Electra vs. 1981 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 165 kg more than 1981 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Mercedes-Benz S. (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Mercedes-Benz S. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1981 Mercedes-Benz S has manual transmission. 1981 Mercedes-Benz S 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 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Electra | S |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 325 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2950 mm |