1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (424 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 797 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 Chevrolet Corvette (575 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Renault | Chevrolet |
| Model | Super 5 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 424 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1492 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2685 mm |
