1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 1980 Saab 900
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Saab 900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Saab 900 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Saab 900 (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Saab 900 weights approximately 485 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, 1980 Saab 900 (163 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Saab 900 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 | 1980 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Renault | Saab |
| Model | Super 5 | 900 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
