1988 Renault 19 vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1988 Renault 19 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 19 (91 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Carina. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 19 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Renault 19 weights approximately 41 kg more than 1979 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Toyota Carina 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 1979 Toyota Carina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Renault 19, 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, 1988 Renault 19 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Renault 19 | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | 19 | Carina |
Year Released | 1988 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 61 L |