1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 1985 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Vauxhall Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Vauxhall Astra would be higher. At 1,196 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Vauxhall Astra (53 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 135 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, 1985 Vauxhall Astra (84 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Vauxhall Astra 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 | 1985 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Renault | Vauxhall |
| Model | Super 5 | Astra |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
