1999 Alfa Romeo 146 vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 is newer by 12 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 495 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, 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Alfa Romeo 146 | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | 146 | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
