1999 Renault Clio vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1999 Renault Clio is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1999 Renault Clio. (106 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1999 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Renault Clio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (298 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Clio. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Renault Clio | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2860 mm |
