1977 Buick Estate vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 (219 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1977 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1977 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 340 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380.
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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380. (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Buick Estate | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Estate | 380 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 3818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 71.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2470 mm |