2001 Acura CL vs. 1987 Renault 5
To start off, 2001 Acura CL is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Renault 5 would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 5 (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2001 Acura CL. (225 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Acura CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura CL weights approximately 494 kg more than 1987 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Renault 5 (435 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Acura CL. (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Acura CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Acura CL | 1987 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Acura | Renault |
| Model | CL | 5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 1419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |
