1998 Renault Clio vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1998 Renault Clio is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,783 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corsa (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1998 Renault Clio. (64 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corsa should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Clio weights approximately 65 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Renault Clio (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Renault Clio | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1783 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
