1985 Renault Super 5 vs. 2010 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2010 Nissan Cube 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Cube (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Cube should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Cube weights approximately 597 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 Nissan Cube (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Cube 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 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Super 5 | Cube |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1292 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
