1979 Renault 18 vs. 2010 Volkswagen Citi
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 31 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, 2010 Volkswagen Citi (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Renault 18. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Citi weights approximately 345 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Renault 18 (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Citi. (125 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Citi.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Renault 18 | 2010 Volkswagen Citi | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | 18 | Citi |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1423 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
