1976 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is newer by 35 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (188 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter weights approximately 764 kg more than 1976 Buick Estate. 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter (440 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Estate | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 2648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 6939 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2024 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2814 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 4326 mm |
