1988 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (469 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1988 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1988 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Estate weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 E (700 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Estate | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Estate | E |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 5437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 469 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2860 mm |
