2006 Opel Corsa vs. 1986 Renault Super 5
To start off, 2006 Opel Corsa is newer by 20 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Corsa (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Corsa weights approximately 440 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, 2006 Opel Corsa (170 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Opel Corsa | 1986 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | Opel | Renault |
| Model | Corsa | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
