1973 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1985 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1985 Renault Super 5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Impala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Impala would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1985 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, 1973 Chevrolet Impala (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Impala | 1985 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Impala | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2410 mm |
