1980 Porsche 911 vs. 1980 Renault 18
To start off, both 1980 Porsche 911 and 1980 Renault 18 were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Porsche 911 (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1980 Renault 18. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 911 weights approximately 132 kg more than 1980 Renault 18. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Renault 18, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (256 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 18. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Porsche 911 | 1980 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | 18 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
