1981 Renault 9 vs. 1983 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1983 Toyota Camry is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 9 would be higher. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Camry (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Camry weights approximately 144 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Camry (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (139 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Renault 9 | 1983 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 9 | Camry |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
