1976 Buick Estate vs. 2001 Renault Clio
To start off, 2001 Renault Clio is newer by 25 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Clio (230 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 185 kg more than 2001 Renault Clio.
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, 1976 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Clio. (105 Nm). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2001 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Estate | Clio |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2750 mm |
