1983 Hummer H1 vs. 1983 Renault 18
To start off, both 1983 Hummer H1 and 1983 Renault 18 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Hummer H1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Hummer H1 (187 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1983 Renault 18. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Hummer H1 should accelerate faster than 1983 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Hummer H1 weights approximately 1745 kg more than 1983 Renault 18. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Hummer H1 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Renault 18. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Hummer H1 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, 1983 Hummer H1 (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Renault 18. (136 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Hummer H1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Hummer H1 | 1983 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Hummer | Renault |
| Model | H1 | 18 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
