1988 Plymouth Colt vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 1988 Plymouth Colt is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 9 would be higher. Both 1988 Plymouth Colt and 1981 Renault 9 are equipped with a 1,595 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Plymouth Colt (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Plymouth Colt should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Plymouth Colt weights approximately 215 kg more than 1981 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Plymouth Colt (191 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (104 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1988 Plymouth Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Plymouth Colt | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Renault |
| Model | Colt | 9 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2490 mm |
