1981 Renault 18 vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 1981 Renault 18 and 1981 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,562 cc, 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1981 Renault 18. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 155 kg more than 1981 Renault 18. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 18. (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Renault 18 | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 18 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 2562 cc |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
