1979 Buick Estate vs. 2006 Renault Espace
To start off, 2006 Renault Espace is newer by 27 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, 2006 Renault Espace (176 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Espace weights approximately 45 kg more than 1979 Buick Estate. 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, 2006 Renault Espace, 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, 2006 Renault Espace (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Estate. (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 2006 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Estate | Espace |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
