1977 Renault 12 vs. 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, both 1977 Renault 12 and 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1977 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1977 Renault 12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Renault 12 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit.
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, 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit (111 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Renault 12. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Renault 12. 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit has automatic transmission and 1977 Renault 12 has manual transmission. 1977 Renault 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Renault 12 | 1977 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | 12 | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
