2006 Fiat Punto vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 2006 Fiat Punto is newer by 19 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 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Punto (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Punto weights approximately 300 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, 2006 Fiat Punto (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Punto | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Punto | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
