1974 Porsche 911 vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1990 Renault Alpine is newer by 16 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Renault Alpine weights approximately 90 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Renault Alpine (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Porsche 911 | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.4 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 72 L |
