1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 26 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 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (181 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 230 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E. (250 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick LeSabre | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | LeSabre | E |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
