1974 Fiat 128 vs. 1979 Renault 18
To start off, 1979 Renault 18 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 128. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 128 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Renault 18 (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 128. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 18 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1974 Fiat 128. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Renault 18 (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 128. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 128 | 1979 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 128 | 18 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
