1974 Mazda 818 vs. 1984 Renault 18

To start off, 1984 Renault 18 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 18 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 18 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1974 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 Mazda 818 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Mazda 818. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Renault 18, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Renault 18 (164 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818.

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