1980 Buick Estate vs. 1985 Renault Espace
To start off, 1985 Renault Espace is newer by 5 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 5,030 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault Espace (152 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 590 kg more than 1985 Renault Espace.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Estate (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 1985 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Estate | Espace |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Size | 5030 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
