1970 Honda 1300 vs. 1980 Renault 18
To start off, 1980 Renault 18 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1980 Renault 18. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Renault 18 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1970 Honda 1300.
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, 1970 Honda 1300 (106 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 18. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Honda 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Honda 1300 | 1980 Renault 18 | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | 1300 | 18 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |