1976 Buick Estate vs. 1993 Renault Clio
To start off, 1993 Renault Clio is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1993 Renault Clio. (148 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 884 kg more than 1993 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Clio. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 1993 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Estate | Clio |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
