1978 Renault 4 vs. 1991 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1991 Toyota Carina is newer by 13 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Carina weights approximately 280 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, 1991 Toyota Carina (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 4. (72 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Renault 4 | 1991 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Carina |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
