1971 Renault 10 vs. 1979 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corona is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Renault 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Renault 10 would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corona (68 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corona weights approximately 260 kg more than 1971 Renault 10. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1979 Toyota Corona (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Renault 10 | 1979 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | 10 | Corona |
Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2530 mm |