2002 Renault Clio vs. 1967 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2002 Renault Clio is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,597 cc, 1967 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2002 Renault Clio. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Toyota Crown weights approximately 345 kg more than 2002 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Renault Clio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Clio. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1967 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Renault Clio | 1967 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Crown |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2597 cc |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
