1974 Renault 17 vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, 1984 Renault 25 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Renault 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Renault 17 would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Renault 17 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Renault 17 should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 25 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1974 Renault 17.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1984 Renault 25 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 17. (136 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Renault 17 | 1984 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Renault | Renault |
| Model | 17 | 25 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 34 L |
