1985 Porsche 928 vs. 1982 Renault 5
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Renault 5 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1982 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1982 Renault 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Porsche 928 | 1982 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 928 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 51 L |
