1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 2013 Mazda 6
To start off, 2013 Mazda 6 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 2,489 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mazda 6 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mazda 6 weights approximately 804 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 Mazda 6 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Renault | Mazda |
| Model | Super 5 | 6 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2790 mm |
