1974 Buick Skylark vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Skylark (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Skylark weights approximately 910 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, 1974 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Skylark | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Skylark | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
