1983 Renault 5 vs. 1997 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1997 Toyota Venture is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,810 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Renault 5 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Venture weights approximately 368 kg more than 1983 Renault 5.
Because 1983 Renault 5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Renault 5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Venture, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Renault 5 | 1997 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 5 | Venture |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1810 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
