1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 2007 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2007 Skoda Octavia is newer by 21 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 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Skoda Octavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Skoda Octavia (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 600 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, 2007 Skoda Octavia (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Octavia 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 | 2007 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Renault | Skoda |
| Model | Super 5 | Octavia |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
