1980 Buick Electra vs. 1987 Renault 5
To start off, 1987 Renault 5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 5 (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1980 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 604 kg more than 1987 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Renault 5 (435 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1987 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Electra | 5 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1086 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 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 51 L |
