1971 Honda 1300 vs. 1979 Renault 18
To start off, 1979 Renault 18 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda 1300 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1979 Renault 18. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 18 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1971 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, 1979 Renault 18 (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda 1300. (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda 1300 | 1979 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | 1300 | 18 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1647 cc |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
