1988 Buick Estate vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 22 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, 1988 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 945 kg more than 1988 Buick Estate.
Because 1988 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1988 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (360 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Estate | 2010 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Estate | Viano |
Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3210 mm |