2008 Toyota Yaris vs. 2008 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2008 Toyota Yaris and 2008 Renault Thalia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Thalia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Yaris (69 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Renault Thalia. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Thalia weights approximately 20 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2008 Renault Thalia (160 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm). This means 2008 Renault Thalia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 2008 Renault Thalia has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Yaris | 2008 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Toyota | Renault |
| Model | Yaris | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16 seconds | 16.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2473 mm |
