1978 Renault Siete vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina is newer by 19 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 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1978 Renault Siete. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Carina weights approximately 344 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.
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, 1997 Toyota Carina (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault Siete. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault Siete.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Renault Siete | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Siete | Carina |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1037 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2590 mm |
