1978 Renault Siete vs. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace
To start off, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace is newer by 18 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 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace (90 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1978 Renault Siete. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace weights approximately 899 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 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace 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 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace. 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, 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace (226 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault Siete. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault Siete.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Renault Siete | 1996 Toyota Hi-Ace | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Siete | Hi-Ace |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1037 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1960 mm |
