1984 Audi 90 vs. 1984 Renault 18
To start off, both 1984 Audi 90 and 1984 Renault 18 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,226 cc (5 cylinders), 1984 Audi 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Audi 90 (139 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1984 Renault 18. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Audi 90 should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Audi 90 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Audi 90 (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 18. (164 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1984 Audi 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 90 | 1984 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Audi | Renault |
| Model | 90 | 18 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2226 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
