1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1987 Renault 5
To start off, 1987 Renault 5 is newer by 19 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, 1987 Renault 5 (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1968 Buick Riviera. (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 814 kg more than 1987 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault 5. (435 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1987 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Riviera | 5 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 51 L |
