1968 Porsche 911 vs. 1982 Renault 5
To start off, 1982 Renault 5 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1968 Porsche 911. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Porsche 911 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1982 Renault 5.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1982 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Porsche 911 | 1982 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |
