1994 Porsche 993 vs. 1994 Renault 19
To start off, both 1994 Porsche 993 and 1994 Renault 19 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1994 Renault 19. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 993 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1994 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Porsche 993 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 1994 Porsche 993. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Renault 19, 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, 1994 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault 19. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Porsche 993 | 1994 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 993 | 19 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 1764 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2550 mm |
