1981 Porsche 930 vs. 1985 Renault 5
To start off, 1985 Renault 5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 5 (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 930. (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 930 weights approximately 394 kg more than 1985 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 5. (430 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Porsche 930 | 1985 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 930 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1526 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
