1984 Renault R5 vs. 1982 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 1984 Renault R5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Soarer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Soarer would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Soarer (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 460 kg more than 1984 Renault R5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1982 Toyota Soarer (173 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 1982 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5. 1982 Toyota Soarer has automatic transmission and 1984 Renault R5 has manual transmission. 1984 Renault R5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Renault R5 | 1982 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | R5 | Soarer |
Year Released | 1984 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1527 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 76 Nm | 173 Nm |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1180 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2670 mm |