1989 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,597 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (518 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1989 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Buick Estate weights approximately 33 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz E (699 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Estate | 2012 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Estate | E |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6597 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 518 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2875 mm |
