1978 Buick Estate vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 30 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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1978 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 25 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E (400 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Estate. (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Estate | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Estate | E |
Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 381 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |