1997 Renault Safrane vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1997 Renault Safrane is newer by 11 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Renault Safrane (142 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Renault Safrane weights approximately 830 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, 1997 Renault Safrane (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Renault Safrane | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Safrane | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
