1957 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1987 Renault Super 5 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air would be higher. At 3,860 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (115 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air weights approximately 931 kg more than 1987 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, 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air (277 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Bel Air | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Bel Air | Super 5 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3860 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2410 mm |