1974 Renault 12 vs. 1974 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1974 Renault 12 and 1974 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Celica (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1974 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Celica weights approximately 20 kg more than 1974 Renault 12. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Toyota Celica is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Renault 12, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Toyota Celica (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 12. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Renault 12 | 1974 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 12 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2430 mm |
