1973 Renault 5 vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1973 Renault 5. (33 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1973 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Carina weights approximately 445 kg more than 1973 Renault 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Toyota Carina (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Renault 5. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Renault 5 | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 5 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 782 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
