1983 Renault 5 vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1983 Renault 5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Renault 5 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Corona weights approximately 23 kg more than 1983 Renault 5.
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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (149 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Renault 5 | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 5 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 51 L |
