1988 Dodge Shadow vs. 1988 Renault 4
To start off, both 1988 Dodge Shadow and 1988 Renault 4 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,212 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Dodge Shadow is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Dodge Shadow (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1988 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Dodge Shadow should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Dodge Shadow weights approximately 480 kg more than 1988 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Dodge Shadow | 1988 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Shadow | 4 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2212 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |
