1980 Buick Electra vs. 1976 Renault 4
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Renault 4 would be higher. At 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1976 Renault 4. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1976 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Buick Electra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Buick Electra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Renault 4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Electra (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 4. (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 4. 1980 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1976 Renault 4 has manual transmission. 1976 Renault 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1976 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Electra | 4 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
