1986 Renault Rodeo vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Toyota Carina is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Renault Rodeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Renault Rodeo would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Carina (82 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1986 Renault Rodeo. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault Rodeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 515 kg more than 1986 Renault Rodeo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault Rodeo. (76 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault Rodeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Renault Rodeo | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Rodeo | Carina |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 76 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 59 L |
