2001 Kia Carens vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 2001 Kia Carens is newer by 14 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 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Kia Carens (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Kia Carens should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Kia Carens weights approximately 565 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, 2001 Kia Carens (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Kia Carens | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Kia | Renault |
| Model | Carens | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1793 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
