1967 Austin A 40 vs. 1985 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1985 Renault Super 5 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,096 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Austin A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Austin A 40 (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Austin A 40 should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin A 40 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1985 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, 1967 Austin A 40 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Austin A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin A 40 | 1985 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | A 40 | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2410 mm |
