1953 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 460 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, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB2 | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | DB2 | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
