1990 Renault Alpine vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1990 Renault Alpine is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Alpine weights approximately 220 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1990 Renault Alpine (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Renault Alpine | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Alpine | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |
