1983 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1987 Renault Super 5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 3,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (114 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 885 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, 1983 Chevrolet Caprice (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Chevrolet Caprice | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Caprice | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3753 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2410 mm |
