1982 Renault 14 vs. 1982 Volkswagen Iltis
To start off, both 1982 Renault 14 and 1982 Volkswagen Iltis were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,714 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Volkswagen Iltis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Volkswagen Iltis (74 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1982 Renault 14. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Volkswagen Iltis should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Volkswagen Iltis weights approximately 435 kg more than 1982 Renault 14. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Volkswagen Iltis is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Renault 14. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Volkswagen Iltis 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, 1982 Volkswagen Iltis (136 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 14. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Volkswagen Iltis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 14.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Renault 14 | 1982 Volkswagen Iltis | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | 14 | Iltis |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1217 cc | 1714 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 865 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2110 mm |
