1987 Renault Super 5 vs. 2007 Volvo S80
To start off, 2007 Volvo S80 is newer by 20 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 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo S80 (138 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo S80 weights approximately 835 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, 2007 Volvo S80 (220 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo S80 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 | 2007 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Super 5 | S80 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
