1992 Buick Roadmaster vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Buick Roadmaster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Buick Roadmaster would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (221 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (177 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 145 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz E (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Buick Roadmaster. (394 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Buick Roadmaster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Buick Roadmaster | 2006 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Buick | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Roadmaster | E |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 70 L |
