1981 Porsche 930 vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, both 1981 Porsche 930 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 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (47 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 930 weights approximately 480 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Porsche 930 | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 930 | 9 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3297 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
