1982 Porsche 944 vs. 1982 Renault 11
To start off, both 1982 Porsche 944 and 1982 Renault 11 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 944 (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1982 Renault 11. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1982 Renault 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Porsche 944 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Porsche 944. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Renault 11, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 11. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Porsche 944 | 1982 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 944 | 11 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2479 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 151 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 34 L |
