1996 Renault Fifties vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Renault Fifties is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1996 Renault Fifties. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Fifties. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 95 kg more than 1996 Renault Fifties. 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, 1983 Toyota Corolla (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Fifties. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Fifties. 1983 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1996 Renault Fifties has manual transmission. 1996 Renault Fifties will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Renault Fifties | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Fifties | Corolla |
Year Released | 1996 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |