1983 Buick Electra vs. 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 60 kg more than 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450.
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, 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 (359 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Electra | 450 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 4519 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 90 L |
