1985 Renault Super 5 vs. 1997 Rover 200
To start off, 1997 Rover 200 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Rover 200 weights approximately 335 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, 1997 Rover 200 (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Rover 200 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 | 1997 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Super 5 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
