2010 Renault Thalia vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2010 Renault Thalia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Renault Thalia (97 HP) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Renault Thalia should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 Renault Thalia.
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, 2004 Toyota Corolla (128 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Thalia. (127 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Thalia. 2004 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Thalia has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Thalia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Renault Thalia | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Thalia | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4261 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1639 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1439 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2473 mm | 2610 mm |
