1982 Buick Estate vs. 2002 Renault Avantime
To start off, 2002 Renault Avantime is newer by 20 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, 2002 Renault Avantime (207 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1982 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 1982 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Estate weights approximately 185 kg more than 2002 Renault Avantime.
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, 2002 Renault Avantime, 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, 1982 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Avantime. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Avantime.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Estate | 2002 Renault Avantime | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Estate | Avantime |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6596 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2670 mm |
