1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 1998 Kia Capital
To start off, 1998 Kia Capital is newer by 12 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Kia Capital is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Capital (114 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Capital should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Kia Capital weights approximately 630 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, 1998 Kia Capital (152 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Kia Capital 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 | 1998 Kia Capital | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Super 5 | Capital |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
