1978 Buick LeSabre vs. 1985 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1985 Renault Super 5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick LeSabre (104 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 895 kg more than 1985 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, 1978 Buick LeSabre (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick LeSabre | 1985 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | LeSabre | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
