1982 Renault 11 vs. 1982 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, both 1982 Renault 11 and 1982 Vauxhall Chevette were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Renault 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Renault 11 (72 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Renault 11 should accelerate faster than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Renault 11 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Vauxhall Chevette 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 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 Renault 11 (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette. (92 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1982 Renault 11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Renault 11 | 1982 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Renault | Vauxhall |
| Model | 11 | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |
