2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 2007 Buick Lucerne is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 5 would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Buick Lucerne. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Buick Lucerne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 614 kg more than 1984 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Buick Lucerne (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 5. (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Lucerne | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Lucerne | 5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
