1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 2011 Kia Rio
To start off, 2011 Kia Rio is newer by 25 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 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Rio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Rio (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rio should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Rio weights approximately 395 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, 2011 Kia Rio (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Rio 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 | 2011 Kia Rio | |
| Make | Renault | Kia |
| Model | Super 5 | Rio |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2499 mm |
