1984 Renault 25 vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 25 would be higher. At 2,165 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (122 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 25 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Renault 25 (193 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Renault 25 | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 25 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2165 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
