1979 Renault 18 vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2004 Toyota Yaris is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Renault 18. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Renault 18 would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Yaris (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Renault 18. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 18 weights approximately 41 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
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 Renault 18 (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (122 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Renault 18 | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 18 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 79.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
