1984 Buick Estate vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1984 Buick Estate is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. (109 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 365 kg more than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. 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, 1984 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. 1984 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 has manual transmission. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Estate | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Estate | 300 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
