1973 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1295 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, 1973 Pontiac Bonneville (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Renault |
| Model | Bonneville | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5740 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2410 mm |
