1975 Renault 30 vs. 2008 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2008 Toyota Avensis is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Renault 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Renault 30 would be higher. 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 2 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Avensis. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Renault 30 should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 48 kg more than 1975 Renault 30.
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, 1975 Renault 30 (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1975 Renault 30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Renault 30 | 2008 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 30 | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
