1979 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 33 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (399 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 391 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 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML (600 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Estate | ML |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 2261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2141 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1796 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2916 mm |