1979 Porsche 930 vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1985 Renault 25 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (142 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Porsche 930 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1985 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (224 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Porsche 930 | 1985 Renault 25 | |
Make | Porsche | Renault |
Model | 930 | 25 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 2663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |