2001 Honda Legend vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 2001 Honda Legend is newer by 15 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Legend weights approximately 975 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, 2001 Honda Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Legend | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Legend | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 297 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2410 mm |
