1987 Renault Super 5 vs. 1979 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1987 Renault Super 5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volkswagen Passat (49 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 250 kg more than 1987 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, 1979 Volkswagen Passat (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Renault Super 5 | 1979 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Super 5 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |
