1979 Buick Estate vs. 2003 Renault Koleos

To start off, 2003 Renault Koleos is newer by 24 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 29 more horse power than 2003 Renault Koleos. (75 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Koleos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 114 kg more than 2003 Renault Koleos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Renault Koleos is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Renault Koleos will offer significantly more control. 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) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Koleos. (105 Nm). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Koleos. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2003 Renault Koleos has manual transmission. 2003 Renault Koleos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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