1990 Renault 21 vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1990 Renault 21 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,720 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Toyota Corona (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1990 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 15 kg more than 1990 Renault 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Toyota Corona 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 1964 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Renault 21, 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, 1990 Renault 21 (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Renault 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Renault 21 | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | 21 | Corona |
Year Released | 1990 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1720 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |