1984 Renault 25 vs. 1989 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1989 Toyota Celica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 25 would be higher. At 2,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Celica (159 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (122 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Celica weights approximately 213 kg more than 1984 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Renault 25 (193 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Celica. (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Renault 25 | 1989 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 25 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1413 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2380 mm |
