1987 Buick Estate vs. 1980 Renault Fuego
To start off, 1987 Buick Estate is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault Fuego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault Fuego would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Estate (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1980 Renault Fuego. (96 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault Fuego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 875 kg more than 1980 Renault Fuego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 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 1987 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Renault Fuego, 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, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault Fuego. (134 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault Fuego. 1987 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1980 Renault Fuego has manual transmission. 1980 Renault Fuego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1980 Renault Fuego | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Estate | Fuego |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2450 mm |
