1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont (74 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 265 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, 1987 Vauxhall Belmont (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Belmont 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 | 1987 Vauxhall Belmont | |
| Make | Renault | Vauxhall |
| Model | Super 5 | Belmont |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
