1985 Renault Super 5 vs. 1978 Talbot Horizon
To start off, 1985 Renault Super 5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Talbot Horizon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Talbot Horizon would be higher. At 1,118 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Talbot Horizon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Talbot Horizon (57 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Talbot Horizon should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Talbot Horizon weights approximately 250 kg more than 1985 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, 1978 Talbot Horizon (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Talbot Horizon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Renault Super 5 | 1978 Talbot Horizon | |
| Make | Renault | Talbot |
| Model | Super 5 | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1118 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
