1985 Renault Super 5 vs. 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 1985 Renault Super 5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit would be higher. At 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit (64 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit weights approximately 150 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, 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit 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 | 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Super 5 | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
