1985 Renault Super 5 vs. 2010 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2010 Mazda Tribute 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda Tribute (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 819 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 Mazda Tribute (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda Tribute 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 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Renault | Mazda |
| Model | Super 5 | Tribute |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1514 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4442 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2619 mm |
