1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 1575 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 Volkswagen Transporter (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Transporter 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 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Super 5 | Transporter |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3010 mm |
