1987 Renault Super 5 vs. 1987 Renault 21
To start off, both 1987 Renault Super 5 and 1987 Renault 21 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,869 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 21 (64 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 21 should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Renault 21 weights approximately 410 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, 1987 Renault 21 (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 21 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 | 1987 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Super 5 | 21 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1869 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2820 mm |
