1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 2000 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 2000 Seat Ibiza 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 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Seat Ibiza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Seat Ibiza (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Seat Ibiza should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Ibiza weights approximately 260 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 Seat Ibiza (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Seat Ibiza 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 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Renault | Seat |
| Model | Super 5 | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
