1993 Renault Clio vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault Clio would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (158 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1993 Renault Clio. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 455 kg more than 1993 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Toyota Cresta (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Clio. (187 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Renault Clio | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Size | 1764 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
