1999 Buick Riviera vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1999 Buick Riviera is newer by 13 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Buick Riviera (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1005 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, 1999 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Buick Riviera | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Riviera | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 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 | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
