1982 Honda Prelude vs. 1982 Renault 18
To start off, both 1982 Honda Prelude and 1982 Renault 18 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Prelude (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1982 Renault 18. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Renault 18 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1982 Honda Prelude.
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, 1982 Honda Prelude (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 18. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Prelude | 1982 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Prelude | 18 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1645 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
