1984 Austin Ambassador vs. 1984 Renault 4
To start off, both 1984 Austin Ambassador and 1984 Renault 4 were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Austin Ambassador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Austin Ambassador (83 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1984 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Austin Ambassador should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Austin Ambassador weights approximately 510 kg more than 1984 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Austin Ambassador (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Austin Ambassador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Austin Ambassador | 1984 Renault 4 | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | Ambassador | 4 |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 62 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |