1985 Renault 25 vs. 2013 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen CC is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault 25 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen CC (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (180 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen CC should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen CC weights approximately 183 kg more than 1985 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 25 (286 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Volkswagen CC. (281 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Renault 25 | 2013 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | 25 | CC |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4799 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
