2000 Daewoo Lanos vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 2000 Daewoo Lanos is newer by 19 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Renault 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Renault 9 (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2000 Daewoo Lanos. (74 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Renault 9 should accelerate faster than 2000 Daewoo Lanos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daewoo Lanos weights approximately 104 kg more than 1981 Renault 9.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Renault 9 (139 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Lanos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Lanos | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Daewoo | Renault |
| Model | Lanos | 9 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1348 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2490 mm |
