1988 Buick Electra vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1988 Buick Electra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Electra (163 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Buick Electra weights approximately 880 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, 1988 Buick Electra (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Electra | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Electra | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |
