1985 Buick Estate vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 685 kg more than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. 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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190. 1985 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 has manual transmission. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Buick Estate | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Estate | 190 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |