1993 Porsche 964 vs. 1993 Renault 21
To start off, both 1993 Porsche 964 and 1993 Renault 21 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 964 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 964 (261 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1993 Renault 21. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 964 should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 964 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1993 Renault 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Porsche 964 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Renault 21. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 964 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, 1993 Porsche 964 (318 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault 21. (129 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 964 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 964 | 1993 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 964 | 21 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.4 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 55 L |
