1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1984 Renault 11
To start off, 1984 Renault 11 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1984 Renault 11. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 965 kg more than 1984 Renault 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 543 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 11. (102 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1984 Renault 11 | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Riviera | 11 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 83.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2490 mm |