1991 Lincoln Town Car vs. 1997 Renault Helem

To start off, 1997 Renault Helem is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Renault Helem (510 HP) has 300 more horse power than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. (210 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Renault Helem should accelerate faster than 1991 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 180 kg more than 1997 Renault Helem.

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, 1991 Lincoln Town Car (366 Nm) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Helem. (85 Nm). This means 1991 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Helem. 1991 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1997 Renault Helem has manual transmission. 1997 Renault Helem will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Lincoln Town Car 1997 Renault Helem
Make Lincoln Renault
Model Town Car Helem
Year Released 1991 1997
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 4601 cc 2975 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 210 HP 510 HP
Torque 366 Nm 85 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 7.5:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1830 kg 1650 kg
Wheelbase Size 2990 mm 2680 mm


 

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