1987 Renault 5 vs. 2011 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2011 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 24 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 5 (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 434 kg more than 1987 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Renault 5 (435 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Qashqai. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Renault 5 | 2011 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | 5 | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1419 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 65 L |
