1981 Renault 9 vs. 1998 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 1998 Toyota Sienna is newer by 17 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Sienna (189 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 790 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, 1998 Toyota Sienna (279 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (104 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Renault 9 | 1998 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 9 | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2910 mm |
