1984 Buick Electra vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 60 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. (172 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Buick Electra | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Electra | 300 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 92.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 65 L |