1982 Buick Electra vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1982 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1982 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (571 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Buick Electra | 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Electra | 600 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4128 cc | 5987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 571 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |