1987 Renault Super 5 vs. 2012 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2012 Nissan Altima 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Altima (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Altima weights approximately 703 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 Nissan Altima (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Renault | Nissan |
| Model | Super 5 | Altima |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| 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 | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2675 mm |
