1987 Renault Super 5 vs. 1981 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1987 Renault Super 5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Crown weights approximately 640 kg more than 1987 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, 1981 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Renault Super 5 | 1981 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Super 5 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2700 mm |
