1978 Buick Estate vs. 1991 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz S (164 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 360 kg more than 1991 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, 1978 Buick Estate (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz S. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz S. 1978 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1991 Mercedes-Benz S has manual transmission. 1991 Mercedes-Benz S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 1991 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Estate | S |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1520 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 |
