2004 Honda Logo vs. 1978 Renault 18
To start off, 2004 Honda Logo is newer by 26 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 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Logo (64 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Renault 18. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Logo should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Renault 18 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2004 Honda Logo.
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, 2004 Honda Logo (108 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 18. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Logo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Logo | 1978 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Logo | 18 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2450 mm |
