1980 Austin Mini Metro vs. 1980 Renault 4
To start off, both 1980 Austin Mini Metro and 1980 Renault 4 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Austin Mini Metro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Austin Mini Metro (45 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1980 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Austin Mini Metro should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Austin Mini Metro weights approximately 52 kg more than 1980 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, 1980 Austin Mini Metro (73 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Austin Mini Metro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Austin Mini Metro | 1980 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | Mini Metro | 4 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 747 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
