1988 Renault 19 vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 19 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 5 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 19 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 14 kg more than 1988 Renault 19.
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, 1988 Renault 19 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 2007 Toyota Yaris has automatic transmission and 1988 Renault 19 has manual transmission. 1988 Renault 19 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Yaris will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Renault 19 | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 19 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1721 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 42 L |
