1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 2012 Mazda 5
To start off, 2012 Mazda 5 is newer by 26 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda 5 (113 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 5 should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 5 weights approximately 775 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, 2012 Mazda 5 (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 5 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 | 2012 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Renault | Mazda |
| Model | Super 5 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2751 mm |
