1986 Buick Regal vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1986 Buick Regal is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1986 Buick Regal. (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1986 Buick Regal. 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, 1986 Buick Regal (448 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450. (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Regal | 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Regal | 450 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 5025 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
