1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 1305 kg more than 1986 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, 1993 Aston Martin Virage (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | Virage | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
