1994 Porsche 928 vs. 1981 Renault 5
To start off, 1994 Porsche 928 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 5 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1981 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 928 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1981 Renault 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Porsche 928 (409 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Porsche 928 | 1981 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 928 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 409 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 51 L |
