1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1987 Renault Super 5 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider (170 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Spider | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
