1994 Renault 19 vs. 1969 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1994 Renault 19 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Renault 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Renault 19 (80 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Renault 19 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Renault 19 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Toyota Sport 800 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 1969 Toyota Sport 800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Renault 19, 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, 1994 Renault 19 (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 Renault 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Renault 19 | 1969 Toyota Sport 800 | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 19 | Sport 800 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
