1985 Renault Super 5 vs. 2006 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2006 Kia Carnival is newer by 21 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 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Carnival (182 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Carnival should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carnival weights approximately 1473 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, 2006 Kia Carnival (343 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Carnival 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 | 2006 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Super 5 | Carnival |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 2168 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2900 mm |
