2008 Renault Modus vs. 2012 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2012 Toyota Camry is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Modus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Modus would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Camry (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Renault Modus. (111 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Modus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Camry weights approximately 287 kg more than 2008 Renault Modus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2012 Toyota Camry (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Modus. (152 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Modus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Renault Modus | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Modus | Camry |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 64 L |
