1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 1998 Rover 400
To start off, 1998 Rover 400 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 400 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Rover 400 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 400 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 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Renault | Rover |
| Model | Super 5 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
