1979 Buick Estate vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1985 Renault 25 is newer by 6 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 25 (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 590 kg more than 1985 Renault 25.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (224 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Estate | 1985 Renault 25 | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Estate | 25 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 318 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |