1984 Renault 18 vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 1994 Toyota Venture is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 18. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 18 would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Venture (87 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1984 Renault 18. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 350 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.
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, 1994 Toyota Venture (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 18. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Renault 18 | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | 18 | Venture |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
