2004 Porsche 911 vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Renault Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Renault Alpine would be higher. At 3,595 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1990 Renault Alpine. (182 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (377 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Alpine. (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | Alpine |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3595 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 377 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
