1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 1975 Simca 1307
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Simca 1307. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Simca 1307 would be higher. At 1,293 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Simca 1307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Simca 1307 (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Simca 1307 should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Simca 1307 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1986 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, 1975 Simca 1307 (107 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Simca 1307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Renault Super 5 | 1975 Simca 1307 | |
| Make | Renault | Simca |
| Model | Super 5 | 1307 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
