1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 2012 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2012 Nissan Qashqai 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Qashqai (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 736 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 Nissan Qashqai (193 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Qashqai 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 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Super 5 | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
