2008 Buick Lucerne vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 2008 Buick Lucerne is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault 25 would be higher. At 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Buick Lucerne (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 766 kg more than 1985 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Buick Lucerne (400 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Buick Lucerne | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Buick | Renault |
| Model | Lucerne | 25 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |
