1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1971 Renault 15
To start off, both 1971 Buick Riviera and 1971 Renault 15 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1971 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1075 kg more than 1971 Renault 15. 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 Riviera (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1971 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Riviera | 15 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2440 mm |
