1968 Porsche 911 vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1987 Renault Super 5 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 911 (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Porsche 911 weights approximately 325 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, 1968 Porsche 911 (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Porsche 911 | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
