1969 Citroen Dyane 4 vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Citroen Dyane 4 would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Renault Super 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault Super 5 (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault Super 5 should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault Super 5 weights approximately 101 kg more than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Renault Super 5 (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Renault Super 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Citroen Dyane 4 | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Citroen | Renault |
| Model | Dyane 4 | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
