1980 Renault 5 vs. 2005 Toyota Celsior
To start off, 2005 Toyota Celsior is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault 5 would be higher. At 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Celsior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Celsior (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1980 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Celsior should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Celsior weights approximately 860 kg more than 1980 Renault 5. 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, 2005 Toyota Celsior (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Celsior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Renault 5 | 2005 Toyota Celsior | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 5 | Celsior |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2860 mm |
