1977 Porsche 911 vs. 1977 Renault 20
To start off, both 1977 Porsche 911 and 1977 Renault 20 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Renault 20 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1977 Porsche 911.
Because 1977 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Renault 20, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Porsche 911 (240 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Renault 20. (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Renault 20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Porsche 911 | 1977 Renault 20 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | 20 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2687 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2680 mm |
