1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 1989 Holden Apollo
To start off, 1989 Holden Apollo is newer by 3 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Holden Apollo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Holden Apollo (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Holden Apollo should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Holden Apollo weights approximately 510 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, 1989 Holden Apollo (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Holden Apollo 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 | 1989 Holden Apollo | |
| Make | Renault | Holden |
| Model | Super 5 | Apollo |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
