1979 Buick Century vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1985 Renault 25 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 25 (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 150 kg more than 1985 Renault 25.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 25 (224 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Century | 25 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2730 mm |
