2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 13 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1725 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 651 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Bentley | Renault |
| Model | Continental | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |
