1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 27 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 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (528 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 487 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 1580 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (746 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 680 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series 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 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | Super 5 | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 528 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 746 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 2275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3210 mm |
