1979 Renault Siete vs. 2009 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Toyota Camry is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Renault Siete. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Renault Siete would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Camry (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1979 Renault Siete. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Camry weights approximately 515 kg more than 1979 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, 2009 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault Siete. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault Siete.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Renault Siete | 2009 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Siete | Camry |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1036 cc | 2362 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2780 mm |
