1976 Buick Estate vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 33 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, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 419 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. 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, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 2009 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Estate | C |
Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |