1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 24 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 663 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, 2010 Volkswagen Golf (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Golf 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 | 2010 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Super 5 | Golf |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4201 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1786 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2578 mm |
