1995 Buick Riviera vs. 1987 Renault 5
To start off, 1995 Buick Riviera is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Renault 5 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 5 (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1995 Buick Riviera. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1995 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Buick Riviera weights approximately 614 kg more than 1987 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Renault 5 (435 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Buick Riviera. (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Buick Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Buick Riviera | 1987 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Riviera | 5 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
