1985 Renault Super 5 vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Renault Super 5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Celica (86 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Celica weights approximately 253 kg more than 1985 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1977 Toyota Celica (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Renault Super 5 | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Super 5 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 948 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
