1985 Renault 25 vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1985 Renault 25 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 25 (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 25 (286 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (133 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Renault 25 | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 25 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
