1987 Porsche 911 vs. 1987 Renault 21
To start off, both 1987 Porsche 911 and 1987 Renault 21 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 911 (231 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1987 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 217 kg more than 1987 Renault 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Renault 21, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Porsche 911 (283 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault 21. (130 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Porsche 911 | 1987 Renault 21 | |
Make | Porsche | Renault |
Model | 911 | 21 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3164 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 83.5 mm |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1172 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |