1987 Buick Estate vs. 1991 Renault Espace
To start off, 1991 Renault Espace is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Estate 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 30 more horse power than 1991 Renault Espace. (152 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1991 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Estate weights approximately 495 kg more than 1991 Renault Espace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Buick Estate (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Renault Espace. (163 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Estate | 1991 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Estate | Espace |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 2849 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
