1980 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Renault Megane
To start off, 2012 Renault Megane is newer by 32 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 @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Megane.
Because 1980 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 1980 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Renault Megane, 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, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Megane. 1980 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2012 Renault Megane has manual transmission. 2012 Renault Megane will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2012 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Estate | Megane |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
