1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 1964 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1986 Renault Super 5 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 956 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Renault Super 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault Super 5 (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault Super 5 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Renault Super 5 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1964 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Renault Super 5 (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Renault Super 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Renault Super 5 | 1964 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Super 5 | Publica |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2140 mm |
