1985 Renault Super 5 vs. 1978 Triumph TR7
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 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Triumph TR7 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Triumph TR7 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 350 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 Triumph TR7 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Triumph TR7 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 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Renault | Triumph |
| Model | Super 5 | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2170 mm |
