1984 Renault 5 vs. 1990 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1990 Toyota Starlet is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1990 Toyota Starlet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1990 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 5 weights approximately 126 kg more than 1990 Toyota Starlet. 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 5 (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Starlet. (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Renault 5 | 1990 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 5 | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
