1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,352 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 680 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Corvette | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5352 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
