2006 Renault Clio vs. 1975 Toyota Corona

To start off, 2006 Renault Clio is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Renault Clio (251 HP @ 7150 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Clio weights approximately 410 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Renault Clio (300 Nm @ 4650 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Renault Clio 1975 Toyota Corona
Make Renault Toyota
Model Clio Corona
Year Released 2006 1975
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2946 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 251 HP 84 HP
Engine RPM 7150 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 4650 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.6 mm 77 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.4:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1410 kg 1000 kg
Vehicle Length 3850 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2540 mm 2510 mm


 

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