1978 Renault 4 vs. 1978 Renault 18
To start off, both 1978 Renault 4 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 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault 18 (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1978 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Renault 18 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1978 Renault 4. 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 (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 4. (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Renault 4 | 1978 Renault 18 | |
Make | Renault | Renault |
Model | 4 | 18 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 845 cc | 1647 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 58 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 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 | 660 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |