1981 Ferrari 308 vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, both 1981 Ferrari 308 and 1981 Renault 9 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,926 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (104 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Ferrari 308 | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 308 | 9 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 38 L |
