1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1980 Renault 5
To start off, 1996 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault 5 would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1980 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 880 kg more than 1980 Renault 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Buick Roadmaster | 1980 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Roadmaster | 5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2590 mm |
