1974 Renault 5 vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1974 Renault 5. (33 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 395 kg more than 1974 Renault 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, 2007 Toyota Avanza (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 5. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Renault 5 | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 5 | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 782 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
