1981 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (510 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1981 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 370 kg more than 1981 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Estate | S |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 829 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5245 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3165 mm |
