1986 Renault 11 vs. 1986 Subaru XT
To start off, both 1986 Renault 11 and 1986 Subaru XT were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,672 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Subaru XT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Subaru XT (147 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1986 Renault 11. (115 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Subaru XT should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Subaru XT weights approximately 373 kg more than 1986 Renault 11. 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, 1986 Subaru XT (211 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault 11. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Subaru XT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Renault 11 | 1986 Subaru XT | |
| Make | Renault | Subaru |
| Model | 11 | XT |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 2672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 60 L |
