2008 Renault Clio vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Renault Clio is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Corolla 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 555 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Clio | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Clio | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1166 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 46 L |
