1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 508 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 679 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
