1985 Buick Estate vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1985 Buick Estate is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 5 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 915 kg more than 1984 Renault 5. 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, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Estate | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Estate | 5 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2730 mm |
