1983 Buick Electra vs. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 305 kg more than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300.
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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. (271 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1983 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Electra | 300 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 100 L |
