1984 Buick Estate vs. 2001 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2001 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Renault Vel Satis (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1984 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 165 kg more than 2001 Renault Vel Satis.
Because 1984 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 1984 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Renault Vel Satis, 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, 1984 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Vel Satis. (393 Nm). This means 1984 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Estate | 2001 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Estate | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2850 mm |
