1986 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (475 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK (631 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Buick Estate | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Estate | CLK |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 6208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 475 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
