1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (178 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 60 kg more than 1986 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (255 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LeSabre | 300 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
