1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1985 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1985 Renault Super 5 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 992 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault Super 5 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Abarth 1000 (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Abarth 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 1985 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Abarth | Renault |
| Model | 1000 | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2410 mm |
