1987 Renault Super 5 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Caddy is newer by 23 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Caddy (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 670 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, 2010 Volkswagen Caddy (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Caddy 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 | 2010 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Super 5 | Caddy |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
