1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 1995 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 1995 Subaru Impreza 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Subaru Impreza (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 449 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 Subaru Impreza (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Subaru Impreza 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 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | Super 5 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1144 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
