1987 Renault Super 5 vs. 2011 Mazda 3
To start off, 2011 Mazda 3 is newer by 24 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda 3 (167 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 3 weights approximately 695 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, 2011 Mazda 3 (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda 3 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 | 2011 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Renault | Mazda |
| Model | Super 5 | 3 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2639 mm |
