1999 Buick Regal vs. 1985 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1999 Buick Regal is newer by 14 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Regal (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Regal weights approximately 865 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, 1999 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 1985 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Regal | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
