1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1985 Renault 18
To start off, both 1985 Alpine V6 and 1985 Renault 18 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,848 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alpine V6 (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1985 Renault 18. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alpine V6 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1985 Renault 18. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Alpine V6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Alpine V6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Renault 18, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Alpine V6 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 18. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alpine V6 | 1985 Renault 18 | |
Make | Alpine | Renault |
Model | V6 | 18 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2848 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2450 mm |