1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 2000 Saturn SC
To start off, 2000 Saturn SC is newer by 14 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 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Saturn SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Saturn SC (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Saturn SC should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Saturn SC weights approximately 375 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, 2000 Saturn SC (154 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Saturn SC 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 | 2000 Saturn SC | |
| Make | Renault | Saturn |
| Model | Super 5 | SC |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
