1974 Buick Centurion vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1985 Renault 25 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 890 kg more than 1985 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Centurion | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Centurion | 25 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2730 mm |
