Renault 30 (1979 – 1984) vs Toyota Crown (1979 – 1983): specs compared
Both offer around 143 hp at most. The Renault 30 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.7 s against 11.1 s. The Toyota Crown has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 188 km/h. The Renault 30 uses less fuel, from 7.4 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,230 kg against 1,420 kg. At 4,859 mm, the Toyota Crown is 358 mm longer than the Renault 30.
| Specification |
Renault
30
1979 – 1984
|
Toyota
Crown
1979 – 1983
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Japan |
| Documented years | 1979 – 1984 | 1979 – 1983 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 88 – 143 hp | 67 – 145 hp |
| Torque | 182 – 219 Nm | 132 – 226 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 – 16.0 s | 11.1 – 24.0 s |
| Top speed | 160 – 188 km/h | 140 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.4 – 13.4 L/100 km | 9.2 – 11.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,501 mm | 4,859 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,230 – 1,360 kg | 1,420 – 1,442 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.