1993 Renault Express vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Renault Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault Express would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1993 Renault Express. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Express.
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, 2009 Toyota Corolla (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Express. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Renault Express | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
