1972 Buick Riviera vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1345 kg more than 1986 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, 1972 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Riviera | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Riviera | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2410 mm |
