1984 Buick Electra vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (130 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 350 kg more than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230.
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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. (198 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. 1984 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 has manual transmission. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Electra | 230 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 2297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
