1989 Renault 4 vs. 1994 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1994 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Renault 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Renault 4 would be higher. At 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1989 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 295 kg more than 1989 Renault 4. 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, 1994 Toyota Corolla (112 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Renault 4 | 1994 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 4 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 62 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
