1980 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 27 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (228 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 190 kg more than 2007 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, 1980 Buick Electra (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Electra | C |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
