1975 Renault 30 vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, both 1975 Renault 30 and 1975 Toyota Corona were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Renault 30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Renault 30 (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Renault 30 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Renault 30 weights approximately 326 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Toyota Corona 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 1975 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Renault 30, 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, 1975 Renault 30 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1975 Renault 30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Renault 30 | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | 30 | Corona |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |