1979 Buick Electra vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 789 kg more than 1984 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Renault 5 (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Electra | 5 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2440 mm |
