2007 Renault Clio vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 320 kg more than 2007 Renault Clio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Toyota Century (251 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Clio | 1970 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Century |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2870 mm |
