1979 Buick Estate vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 30 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 406 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 75 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.
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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL (830 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Estate | SL |
Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 5512 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 830 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |