1973 Buick Riviera vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 1981 Renault 9 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (104 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Buick Riviera | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Riviera | 9 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 38 L |
