1978 Renault Siete vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault Siete. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault Siete would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corolla (59 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1978 Renault Siete. (49 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 24 kg more than 1978 Renault Siete. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1980 Toyota Corolla 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 1980 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Renault Siete, 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, 1980 Toyota Corolla (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault Siete. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault Siete.

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