1987 Renault Super 5 vs. 2009 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2009 Toyota Prius is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Prius (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Prius weights approximately 635 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, 2009 Toyota Prius (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Prius 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 | 2009 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Super 5 | Prius |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
