1987 Renault Super 5 vs. 1995 Saturn SL
To start off, 1995 Saturn SL is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Saturn SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Saturn SL (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Saturn SL should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Saturn SL weights approximately 360 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, 1995 Saturn SL (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Saturn SL 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 | 1995 Saturn SL | |
| Make | Renault | Saturn |
| Model | Super 5 | SL |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
