1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1980 Renault 15
To start off, 1996 Buick Riviera is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault 15 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1980 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 735 kg more than 1980 Renault 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Riviera | 1980 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Riviera | 15 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 55 L |
