1976 Buick Estate vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz S (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 324 kg more than 1982 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz S. (223 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz S. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1982 Mercedes-Benz S has manual transmission. 1982 Mercedes-Benz S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1982 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Estate | S |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2950 mm |
