1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 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 Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 376 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 Giulietta (143 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Giulietta | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1071 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
