1983 Fiat Panda vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Renault Super 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault Super 5 (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1983 Fiat Panda. (34 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault Super 5 should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault Super 5 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1983 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Renault Super 5 (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Panda. (58 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Renault Super 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Panda | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Panda | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2410 mm |
