1973 Porsche 911 vs. 1988 Renault 4
To start off, 1988 Renault 4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1988 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Porsche 911 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1988 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Porsche 911 (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Porsche 911 | 1988 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2410 mm |
