1980 Renault 5 vs. 1964 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1980 Renault 5 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault 5 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1964 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1980 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Renault 5 | 1964 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | 5 | Publica |
Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 61 L |