1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1987 Renault Super 5 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud would be higher. At 1,186 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud weights approximately 195 kg more than 1987 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, 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud (88 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Alfasud | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Alfasud | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1186 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
