1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 770 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 Jetta (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Jetta | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Super 5 | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4554 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1458 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2578 mm |
