1981 Buick LeSabre vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 30 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (105 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 114 kg more than 1981 Buick LeSabre. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick LeSabre. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick LeSabre | 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | LeSabre | SL |
Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 274 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1914 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4582 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1816 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1298 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2560 mm |