1985 Renault 25 vs. 1985 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, both 1985 Renault 25 and 1985 Volkswagen Jetta were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 25 (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1985 Volkswagen Jetta. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 1985 Volkswagen Jetta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 177 kg more than 1985 Volkswagen Jetta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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 Renault 25 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volkswagen Jetta. (133 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Renault 25 | 1985 Volkswagen Jetta | |
Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
Model | 25 | Jetta |
Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 183 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 978 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2480 mm |