1981 Renault 4 vs. 1990 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 1990 Toyota Blizzard is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 4 would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Blizzard (76 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1981 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Blizzard should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 655 kg more than 1981 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Renault 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Blizzard will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Toyota Blizzard (167 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 4. (63 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Renault 4 | 1990 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2210 mm |
