1994 Renault 19 vs. 2002 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2002 Toyota Solara is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Renault 19 would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Solara (162 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1994 Renault 19. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Solara weights approximately 205 kg more than 1994 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Toyota Solara (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault 19. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Renault 19 | 2002 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 19 | Solara |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1764 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2680 mm |
