1987 Renault 5 vs. 1988 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1988 Venturi Coupe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Renault 5 would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 5 (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1988 Venturi Coupe. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1988 Venturi Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 169 kg more than 1987 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Renault 5 (435 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Venturi Coupe. (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Venturi Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Renault 5 | 1988 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | Renault | Venturi |
| Model | 5 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1419 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
