1980 Buick Estate vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 1981 Renault 9 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Estate | 9 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2490 mm |
