Which is larger, a 1:18 or 1:24 car model?
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The 1:18 car model is larger. Introduction to car models: Car models are made according to the original car in proportion. A 1:18 scale means the model is one-eighteenth the size of the real car. For example, if the real car is 18 meters, the model would be 1 meter. The scale of a car model refers to the proportional multiple by which the model manufacturer strictly reduces the size of the real car. Common scales include 1:10, 1:12, 1:18, 1:24, 1:43, and 1:64, as well as others like 1:87 (HO) and 1:150 (N scale). Classification of car models: Large sedans, coupes, four-door sedans, convertible cars (or sports cars), off-road vehicles, commercial vehicles, classic cars, racing cars (road, rally, track, Formula, etc.), SUVs, MPVs, special-purpose vehicles (police cars, engineering vehicles, fire trucks, military vehicles), trucks, etc.
I've seen many friends asking about car model scale questions, such as which is larger between 1:18 and 1:24. It's quite simple—think of the scale numbers as fractions; the smaller the denominator, the larger the model. A 1:18 scale means the model is one-eighteenth the size of the actual car, while 1:24 is one-twenty-fourth, so the 1:18 scale model is larger. For example, if a real car is 4 meters long, the 1:18 model would be about 22 cm long, and the 1:24 model about 17 cm long—clearly, the 1:18 is 5-6 cm larger. In practical display, 1:18 models have more prominent details, with doors and wheels that can move, offering a more impressive showcase. However, the larger size also takes up more space and costs a few dozen yuan more. My suggestion is to prioritize 1:18 for collections, opting for 1:24 only if space is limited.
