1985 Buick Estate vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 20 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (469 HP @ 2650 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1985 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1985 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 70 kg more than 1985 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Estate | 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Estate | SL |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 469 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2570 mm |
