1971 Chevrolet El Camino vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet El Camino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet El Camino would be higher. At 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet El Camino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet El Camino weights approximately 776 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, 1971 Chevrolet El Camino (324 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet El Camino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet El Camino | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | El Camino | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5013 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1471 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2410 mm |
