1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 2001 Toyota Verossa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Verossa is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Verossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Verossa (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Verossa should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Verossa weights approximately 765 kg more than 1986 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, 2001 Toyota Verossa (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Verossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Renault Super 5 | 2001 Toyota Verossa | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Super 5 | Verossa |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2001 |
| 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 | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
