1994 BMW 854 vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1994 BMW 854 is newer by 8 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 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 1185 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, 1994 BMW 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 854 | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
