1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 is newer by 9 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 66 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260.
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, 1981 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick LeSabre | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | LeSabre | 260 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2940 mm |