1999 Buick Regal vs. 1987 Renault 5
To start off, 1999 Buick Regal is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Renault 5 would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 5 (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1999 Buick Regal. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Regal weights approximately 474 kg more than 1987 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Renault 5 (435 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Buick Regal. (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Buick Regal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Regal | 1987 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Regal | 5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |
