1979 Renault 14 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1979 Renault 14 and 1979 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Corolla (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Renault 14. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 14 weights approximately 3 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1979 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 1979 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Renault 14, 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, both vehicles can yield 92 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Renault 14 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 14 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1217 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 862 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
