1954 Buick 40 vs. 1979 Renault 5
To start off, 1979 Renault 5 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Renault 5 (159 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1979 Renault 5.
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, 1954 Buick 40 (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Buick 40 | 1979 Renault 5 | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | 40 | 5 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4328 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2440 mm |