1984 Austin Ambassador vs. 1984 Renault 18
To start off, both 1984 Austin Ambassador 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 18 (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Austin Ambassador. (83 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1984 Austin Ambassador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Ambassador weights approximately 70 kg more than 1984 Renault 18.
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, 1984 Renault 18 (164 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Austin Ambassador. (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Austin Ambassador.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Ambassador | 1984 Renault 18 | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | Ambassador | 18 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2470 mm |