1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2004 Toyota Yaris is newer by 18 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 998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Yaris (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 223 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, 2004 Toyota Yaris (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Yaris 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 | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Super 5 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
