1981 Renault 9 vs. 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, both 1981 Renault 9 and 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,715 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit (72 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (47 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit weights approximately 25 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 Renault 9 | 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | 9 | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1715 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2410 mm |
