1984 Chrysler Laser vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, both 1984 Chrysler Laser and 1984 Renault 5 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Chrysler Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1984 Chrysler Laser. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1984 Chrysler Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chrysler Laser weights approximately 204 kg more than 1984 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Renault 5 (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chrysler Laser. (162 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chrysler Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Chrysler Laser | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Renault |
| Model | Laser | 5 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2213 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2440 mm |
