1970 Pontiac Grand Prix vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix (185 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 1090 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, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix (434 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Grand Prix | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6547 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2410 mm |
