1983 Buick Electra vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 (141 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 300 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200. (273 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Electra | 200 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 273 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2700 mm |
