1971 Buick Centurion vs. 1985 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1985 Renault Super 5 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1375 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, 1971 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Centurion | 1985 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Centurion | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2410 mm |
