2007 Buick Lucerne vs. 1987 Renault 5
To start off, 2007 Buick Lucerne is newer by 20 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 5 (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2007 Buick Lucerne. (198 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 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 464 kg more than 1987 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Renault 5 (435 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Buick Lucerne. (308 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Buick Lucerne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Buick Lucerne | 1987 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Lucerne | 5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1086 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 |
