1979 Dodge Omni vs. 1979 Renault Siete
To start off, both 1979 Dodge Omni and 1979 Renault Siete were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Dodge Omni is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Dodge Omni (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Renault Siete. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Dodge Omni should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Dodge Omni weights approximately 185 kg more than 1979 Renault Siete. 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, 1979 Dodge Omni (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault Siete. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Dodge Omni will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault Siete.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Dodge Omni | 1979 Renault Siete | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Omni | Siete |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1715 cc | 1036 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2540 mm |
