1978 Buick Electra vs. 1993 Renault Clio
To start off, 1993 Renault Clio is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Electra (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1993 Renault Clio. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Electra weights approximately 810 kg more than 1993 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Buick Electra (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Clio. (187 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Electra | 1993 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Electra | Clio |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 1764 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1400 mm |
