1985 Renault 25 vs. 1985 Renault 18
To start off, both 1985 Renault 25 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 25 (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1985 Renault 18. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 355 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 25 (286 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 18. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Renault 25 | 1985 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | 25 | 18 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
