1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1987 Renault Super 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1205 kg more than 1987 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 579 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Riviera | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
