1979 Buick Estate vs. 1982 Renault 11
To start off, 1982 Renault 11 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Estate (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1982 Renault 11. (72 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 970 kg more than 1982 Renault 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Renault 11, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 11. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 1982 Renault 11 | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Estate | 11 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 275 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2490 mm |