1985 Renault 5 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault 5 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1985 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 417 kg more than 1985 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Renault 5 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Renault | Porsche |
| Model | 5 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1389 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 64 L |
