1983 Renault 11 vs. 1993 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1993 Toyota Previa is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Renault 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Renault 11 would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Previa (132 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1983 Renault 11. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 1983 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Previa weights approximately 720 kg more than 1983 Renault 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Renault 11. (139 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Renault 11 | 1993 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 11 | Previa |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1721 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2530 mm |
