1972 Porsche 911 vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (131 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 382 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Porsche 911 | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2341 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2410 mm |
