1999 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Lumina 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 3,135 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Lumina (156 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 815 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 Chevrolet Lumina (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Lumina | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Lumina | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |
