1985 Buick Estate vs. 1996 Renault 19
To start off, 1996 Renault 19 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Buick Estate 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 76 more horse power than 1996 Renault 19. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Estate weights approximately 740 kg more than 1996 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault 19. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Buick Estate | 1996 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Estate | 19 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
