1987 Buick Estate vs. 1987 Renault 5
To start off, both 1987 Buick Estate and 1987 Renault 5 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 5 (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1987 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 799 kg more than 1987 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 435 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1987 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Estate | 5 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 1419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |
