1997 Buick LeSabre vs. 1985 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1997 Buick LeSabre is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Buick LeSabre (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 795 kg more than 1985 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, 1997 Buick LeSabre (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick LeSabre | 1985 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | LeSabre | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2410 mm |
