1988 Renault 5 vs. 2004 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2004 Toyota Prius is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 5 (95 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Prius. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Prius.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Renault 5 (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Prius. 2004 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 1988 Renault 5 has manual transmission. 1988 Renault 5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Renault 5 | 2004 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 5 | Prius |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
