1986 GMC Jimmy vs. 1986 Renault 25
To start off, both 1986 GMC Jimmy and 1986 Renault 25 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,298 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 GMC Jimmy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 GMC Jimmy (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1986 Renault 25. (107 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 GMC Jimmy should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 GMC Jimmy weights approximately 685 kg more than 1986 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 GMC Jimmy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Renault 25. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 GMC Jimmy will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 GMC Jimmy (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault 25. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 GMC Jimmy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 GMC Jimmy | 1986 Renault 25 | |
| Make | GMC | Renault |
| Model | Jimmy | 25 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4298 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2730 mm |
