1978 Lancia Gamma vs. 1978 Renault 18
To start off, both 1978 Lancia Gamma and 1978 Renault 18 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Lancia Gamma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lancia Gamma (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1978 Renault 18. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lancia Gamma should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Lancia Gamma weights approximately 301 kg more than 1978 Renault 18. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Lancia Gamma (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 18. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Lancia Gamma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Lancia Gamma | 1978 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Gamma | 18 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
