1986 Buick Electra vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1986 Buick Electra and 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1986 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1986 Buick Electra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Buick Electra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Buick Electra (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300. (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Buick Electra | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Electra | 300 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 80.3 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3080 mm |