2007 Renault Clio vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Renault Clio. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 390 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Clio. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Renault Clio | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
