1985 Renault 5 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Renault 5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 5 weights approximately 22 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1985 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Renault 5 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | 5 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 50 L |