1980 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 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 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 35 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Electra | E |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
