1981 Renault 9 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Pickup
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Pickup is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 9 would be higher. Both 1981 Renault 9 and 2007 Volkswagen Pickup are equipped with a 1,595 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Pickup (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Pickup should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Renault 9 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Pickup.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Pickup (132 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (104 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Renault 9 | 2007 Volkswagen Pickup | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | 9 | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
