1999 Renault Spider vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 1999 Renault Spider is newer by 13 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), 1999 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Spider weights approximately 301 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, 1999 Renault Spider (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Spider | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | Spider | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3120 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
