1982 Buick Estate vs. 1995 Renault Espace
To start off, 1995 Renault Espace is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,596 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Espace (804 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 622 more horse power than 1982 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Espace should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 580 kg more than 1995 Renault Espace.
Because 1982 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 1982 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Renault Espace, 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, 1995 Renault Espace (705 Nm) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Buick Estate. (435 Nm). This means 1995 Renault Espace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Buick Estate.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Estate | 1995 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Estate | Espace |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 3499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 804 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 705 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2810 mm |
