1982 Buick Estate vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (210 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1982 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 371 kg more than 1982 Buick Estate. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML (542 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Estate | 2011 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Estate | ML |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 542 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2913 mm |
