1996 Toyota Carina vs. 2011 Renault Clio
To start off, 2011 Renault Clio is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,762 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Clio (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Clio weights approximately 675 kg more than 1996 Toyota Carina. 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, 1996 Toyota Carina (156 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Clio. (152 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Carina | 2011 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Toyota | Renault |
| Model | Carina | Clio |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1762 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2580 mm |
