1987 Renault Super 5 vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 25 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 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Panda (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Panda weights approximately 270 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, 2012 Fiat Panda (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Panda 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 | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Renault | Fiat |
| Model | Super 5 | Panda |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
