1983 Buick Electra vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 26 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1983 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1983 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1983 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Buick Electra. (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Electra | E |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 80 L |
