1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 2000 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2000 Suzuki Vitara 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 1,905 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Suzuki Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Suzuki Vitara (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Suzuki Vitara weights approximately 535 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 Suzuki Vitara (138 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Suzuki Vitara 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 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Renault | Suzuki |
| Model | Super 5 | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2210 mm |
