1954 Buick 70 vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 1981 Renault 9 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Buick 70 (200 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Buick 70 should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 1077 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Buick 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (139 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 70 | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | 70 | 9 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5274 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1983 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2490 mm |
