2008 Renault Clio vs. 1957 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2008 Renault Clio is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,946 cc, 2008 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Clio weights approximately 85 kg more than 1957 Toyota Crown.
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, 2008 Renault Clio (301 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Toyota Crown. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Clio | 1957 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Crown |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1453 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2540 mm |
