1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Century (110 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Century weights approximately 735 kg more than 1986 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Renault Super 5 | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Renault | Buick |
| Model | Super 5 | Century |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 3788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |
