1980 Buick Estate vs. 1993 Renault Clio
To start off, 1993 Renault Clio is newer by 13 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, 1993 Renault Clio (148 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1980 Buick Estate. (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 870 kg more than 1993 Renault Clio.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Clio. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 1993 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Estate | Clio |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
