1995 BMW 318 vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 8 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 750 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, 1995 BMW 318 (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 318 | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 318 | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
