1981 Buick Estate vs. 1984 Renault R5
To start off, 1984 Renault R5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 1160 kg more than 1984 Renault R5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5. 1981 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1984 Renault R5 has manual transmission. 1984 Renault R5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Estate | 1984 Renault R5 | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Estate | R5 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1527 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 76 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 720 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |