1978 Honda Accord vs. 1983 Renault 18
To start off, 1983 Renault 18 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,748 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1983 Renault 18. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1983 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Renault 18 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord.
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, 1983 Renault 18 (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Honda Accord | 1983 Renault 18 | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Accord | 18 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1748 cc | 1647 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |