1984 Renault 18 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1984 Renault 18 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 18 (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1964 Toyota Corona. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1964 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 18 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1964 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Toyota Corona is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Renault 18, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Renault 18 (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Renault 18 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | 18 | Corona |
Year Released | 1984 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |