1989 Buick Estate vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 24 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (237 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1989 Buick Estate. (182 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 413 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (617 Nm) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Estate. (435 Nm). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Estate | E |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6597 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 237 HP |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 617 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4868 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2071 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2874 mm |
