1985 Porsche 930 vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, both 1985 Porsche 930 and 1985 Renault 25 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 930 (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (205 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1985 Porsche 930.
Because 1985 Porsche 930 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 1985 Porsche 930. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25, 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, 1985 Porsche 930 (431 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (72 Nm). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Porsche 930 | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 930 | 25 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2730 mm |
