1978 Renault 4 vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 1998 Toyota Caldina is newer by 20 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 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 540 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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (155 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 4. (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Renault 4 | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Caldina |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 845 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
