2006 Porsche 911 vs. 1981 Renault 9
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 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 3,818 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1981 Renault 9. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 549 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 9. (139 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Porsche 911 | 1981 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 911 | 9 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3818 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2490 mm |
