1988 Buick Estate vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1988 Buick Estate is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 (231 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1988 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 275 kg more than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500.
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, 1988 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500. (405 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Estate | 500 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
