1984 Buick LeSabre vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (469 HP @ 2650 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1984 Buick LeSabre. (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 359 kg more than 1984 Buick LeSabre. 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick LeSabre. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Buick LeSabre | 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | LeSabre | SL |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 469 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |