1972 Renault 5 vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, both 1972 Renault 5 and 1972 Toyota Corona were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corona (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1972 Renault 5. (33 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1972 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Corona weights approximately 190 kg more than 1972 Renault 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1972 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Renault 5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Toyota Corona (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Renault 5. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Renault 5 | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 5 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 782 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
