1986 Renault Super 5 vs. 2005 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2005 Toyota Soarer is newer by 19 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 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1986 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 1035 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, 2005 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Soarer 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 | 2005 Toyota Soarer | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Super 5 | Soarer |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 4292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
