1978 Renault 4 vs. 1989 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1989 Toyota Corolla is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault 4 would be higher. At 1,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 229 kg more than 1978 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Toyota Corolla (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Renault 4 | 1989 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 62 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 696 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
