1981 Renault 18 vs. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 18. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 18 would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante (96 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1981 Renault 18. (66 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 740 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.
Because 1997 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Renault 18. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 1997 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 18. (124 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Renault 18 | 1997 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 18 | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |
