1987 Renault 5 vs. 1979 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1987 Renault 5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 1,588 cc, 1979 Toyota Sprinter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 5 (118 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Sprinter weights approximately 117 kg more than 1987 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Renault 5 (165 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Renault 5 | 1979 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 5 | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 858 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
