1985 Renault Super 5 vs. 2010 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2010 Kia Borrego is newer by 25 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 4,627 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Borrego (337 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Borrego weights approximately 936 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, 2010 Kia Borrego (438 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Borrego 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 | 2010 Kia Borrego | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Super 5 | Borrego |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 4627 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 337 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 438 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2900 mm |
