1981 Renault 9 vs. 1981 Volvo 343
To start off, both 1981 Renault 9 and 1981 Volvo 343 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Renault 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Volvo 343 (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 343 weights approximately 75 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 Volvo 343 (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (104 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1981 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Renault 9 | 1981 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | 9 | 343 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
