1957 Buick 40 vs. 1985 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1985 Renault Super 5 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Buick 40 (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1985 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Buick 40 | 1985 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | 40 | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |
