1997 Chevrolet Venture vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Venture is newer by 16 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. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Venture (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 830 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, 1997 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (104 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Chevrolet Venture | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Venture | 9 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2490 mm |
