1982 Chevrolet Caprice 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 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice (148 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1027 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 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Chevrolet Caprice | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Caprice | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
