1983 Renault 5 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Renault 5 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Renault 5 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Renault 5 weights approximately 122 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1983 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Renault 5 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | 5 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1983 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |