1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1995 Renault Laguna is newer by 9 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 1,868 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Laguna (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 690 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, 1995 Renault Laguna (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Laguna 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 | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Super 5 | Laguna |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1868 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
