1963 Buick Riviera vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Buick Riviera (321 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1984 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Buick Riviera weights approximately 890 kg more than 1984 Renault 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1963 Buick Riviera (603 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1963 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Buick Riviera | 1984 Renault 5 | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Riviera | 5 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6571 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 51 L |