1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 1998 Samsung SM5
To start off, 1998 Samsung SM5 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 1,838 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Samsung SM5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Samsung SM5 (122 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Samsung SM5 should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 625 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 Samsung SM5 (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Samsung SM5 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 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Renault | Samsung |
| Model | Super 5 | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
