1986 Buick Estate vs. 1984 Renault R5

To start off, 1986 Buick Estate is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault R5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault R5 would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Buick Estate (183 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Buick Estate weights approximately 1165 kg more than 1984 Renault R5. 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, 1986 Buick Estate (435 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 1986 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5. 1986 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1984 Renault R5 has manual transmission. 1984 Renault R5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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