1982 Buick Electra vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS is newer by 30 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS (563 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 440 more horse power than 1982 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 29 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS (649 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Electra | SLS |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1661 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4638 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 85 L |
