1982 Buick Electra vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1985 Renault 25 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Buick Electra weights approximately 510 kg more than 1985 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1982 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Buick Electra | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Electra | 25 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4128 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 38 L |
