1985 Renault Super 5 vs. 2002 Rover 25
To start off, 2002 Rover 25 is newer by 17 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), 2002 Rover 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Rover 25 (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rover 25 should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rover 25 weights approximately 325 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, 2002 Rover 25 (110 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Rover 25 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 | 2002 Rover 25 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Super 5 | 25 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2002 |
| 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 | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
