1983 Nissan Prairie 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 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Nissan Prairie (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 280 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, 1983 Nissan Prairie (122 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Prairie will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Nissan Prairie | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Nissan | Renault |
| Model | Prairie | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 1487 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
