1975 Lancia Beta vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Lancia Beta (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Lancia Beta weights approximately 365 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, 1975 Lancia Beta (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Lancia Beta | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Beta | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
