1971 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 1981 Renault 9 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 623 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (139 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Corvette | 9 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1529 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2490 mm |
