1969 Porsche 911 vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, 1984 Renault 25 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 911 (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (89 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 25 weights approximately 216 kg more than 1969 Porsche 911.
Because 1969 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Renault 25, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1984 Renault 25 (177 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 911. (176 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Porsche 911 | 1984 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | 25 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2195 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 38 L |
