1995 Daewoo No 1 vs. 1974 Renault 12
To start off, 1995 Daewoo No 1 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Renault 12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Renault 12 would be higher. At 1,498 cc, 1995 Daewoo No 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Daewoo No 1 (89 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1974 Renault 12. (53 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Daewoo No 1 should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 12.
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, 1995 Daewoo No 1 (137 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 12. (96 Nm). This means 1995 Daewoo No 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 12. 1995 Daewoo No 1 has automatic transmission and 1974 Renault 12 has manual transmission. 1974 Renault 12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Daewoo No 1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Daewoo No 1 | 1974 Renault 12 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Renault |
| Model | No 1 | 12 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1289 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
