1979 Buick Estate vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz V
To start off, 1999 Mercedes-Benz V is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz V (139 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz V should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz V weights approximately 125 kg more than 1979 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz V, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercedes-Benz V. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercedes-Benz V.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 1999 Mercedes-Benz V | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Estate | V |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
