1998 Honda Accord vs. 1985 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 607 kg more than 1985 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, 1998 Honda Accord (186 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1985 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Accord | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1302 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
