1996 Fiat Tempra vs. 1978 Renault 18
To start off, 1996 Fiat Tempra is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault 18. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault 18 would be higher. At 1,645 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault 18 (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Tempra. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Tempra weights approximately 60 kg more than 1978 Renault 18.
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, 1978 Renault 18 (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Tempra. (111 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1978 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Tempra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Tempra | 1978 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Tempra | 18 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1645 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
