1978 Buick Estate vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 23 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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz C (161 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 170 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Buick Estate (381 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz C. (186 Nm). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 2001 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Estate | C |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
