1978 Peugeot 305 vs. 1978 Renault 18
To start off, both 1978 Peugeot 305 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 1,645 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault 18 (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1978 Peugeot 305. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1978 Peugeot 305. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Renault 18 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1978 Peugeot 305. 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 Renault 18 (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Peugeot 305. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Peugeot 305.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Peugeot 305 | 1978 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Peugeot | Renault |
| Model | 305 | 18 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1645 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.6 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2450 mm |
