1998 Buick Century vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1998 Buick Century is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Buick Century weights approximately 825 kg more than 1986 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, 1998 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Buick Century | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Century | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
