1986 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 27 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK (298 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1986 Buick Estate. (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1986 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 345 kg more than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (370 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 1986 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK has manual transmission. 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Buick Estate | 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Estate | SLK |
Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 298 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4134 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2430 mm |