2005 Renault Clio vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Renault Clio is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (77 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Clio weights approximately 216 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1970 Toyota Corolla 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 1970 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Renault Clio (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Renault Clio | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | Clio | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1149 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2340 mm |