1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 2005 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, 2005 Renault Vel Satis is newer by 19 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 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Vel Satis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Vel Satis (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Vel Satis should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Vel Satis weights approximately 1150 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, 2005 Renault Vel Satis (330 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Vel Satis 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 | 2005 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Super 5 | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
