2005 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 2005 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 19 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 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 1067 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, 2005 Buick Park Avenue (380 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Park Avenue | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Park Avenue | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3785 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
