1981 Renault 5 vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 5 would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (251 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1981 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 841 kg more than 1981 Renault 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Renault 5 | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Renault | Buick |
Model | 5 | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1981 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 3564 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3009 mm |