1980 Renault 18 vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault 18. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault 18 would be higher. At 2,980 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1980 Renault 18. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 18.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Renault 18. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 18. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Renault 18 | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Renault | Toyota |
Model | 18 | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1980 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1645 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 21.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1910 mm |