1976 Buick Estate vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 31 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, 1976 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 405 kg more than 2007 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 (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick Estate | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Estate | Clio |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2580 mm |
