1990 Dodge Caravan vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1990 Dodge Caravan is newer by 3 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 3,301 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Caravan (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 880 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, 1990 Dodge Caravan (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Caravan | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Caravan | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3301 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2410 mm |
