1984 Renault 25 vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 24 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, 1984 Renault 25 (122 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 132 kg more than 1984 Renault 25.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Renault 25 (193 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Renault 25 | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 25 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 42 L |
