1974 Porsche 911 vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1985 Renault 25 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Porsche 911 (227 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Porsche 911 (280 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1974 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Porsche 911 | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | 25 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2730 mm |
