1981 Renault 9 vs. 1999 Toyota Solara
To start off, 1999 Toyota Solara is newer by 18 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Solara (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Solara weights approximately 474 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, 1999 Toyota Solara (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (139 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Renault 9 | 1999 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 9 | Solara |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1721 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2680 mm |
