1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 395 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (270 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla 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 | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Super 5 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
