1985 Renault Super 5 vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (197 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 725 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, 1996 Toyota Cresta (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta 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 | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Super 5 | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
