1987 Renault Super 5 vs. 2013 Volvo C70
To start off, 2013 Volvo C70 is newer by 26 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 (5 cylinders), 2013 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo C70 (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo C70 weights approximately 1056 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, 2013 Volvo C70 (236 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo C70 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 | 2013 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | Super 5 | C70 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1836 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
