1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 1972 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Steyr Haflinger would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Renault Super 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault Super 5 (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault Super 5 should accelerate faster than 1972 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault Super 5 weights approximately 41 kg more than 1972 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Renault Super 5 (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Steyr Haflinger. (44 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Renault Super 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Renault Super 5 | 1972 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Renault | Steyr |
| Model | Super 5 | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 44 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 2840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 1510 mm |
