1980 Buick Electra vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK is newer by 30 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK weights approximately 56 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, 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK (349 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Electra | GLK |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1781 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1887 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2756 mm |
