1981 Buick Estate vs. 2012 Renault Symbol
To start off, 2012 Renault Symbol is newer by 31 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) has 79 more horse power than 2012 Renault Symbol. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Symbol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Estate weights approximately 880 kg more than 2012 Renault Symbol. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 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 1981 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Renault Symbol, 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Renault Symbol. (105 Nm). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Renault Symbol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Buick Estate | 2012 Renault Symbol | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Estate | Symbol |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2473 mm |
