1987 Renault Super 5 vs. 2008 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 21 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 145 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, 2008 Honda CR-V (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V 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 | 2008 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Renault | Honda |
| Model | Super 5 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
