1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1985 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1985 Renault Super 5 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 97 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, 1976 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1985 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Alpine | Renault |
| Model | A 110 | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2410 mm |
