1968 Renault 8 vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Renault 8 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1968 Renault 8. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1968 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Carina weights approximately 355 kg more than 1968 Renault 8. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Carina (146 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Renault 8. (77 Nm). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Renault 8 | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 8 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 77 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2590 mm |
