2005 Honda Fit vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 2005 Honda Fit is newer by 18 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Fit (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Fit weights approximately 365 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, 2005 Honda Fit (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Fit | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Fit | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
