1985 Porsche 930 vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1990 Renault Alpine is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Porsche 930 would be higher. 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 115 more horse power than 1990 Renault Alpine. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 930 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine. 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 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Alpine. (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Porsche 930 | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
Make | Porsche | Renault |
Model | 930 | Alpine |
Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 431 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |