1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1995 Buick Riviera is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault 25 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 420 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, 1995 Buick Riviera (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (224 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Riviera | 25 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 313 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
