Renault 16 (1965 – 1980) vs Porsche 911 Carrera (1965 – 1969): specs compared
Both offer around 90 hp at most. The Porsche 911 Carrera is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.8 s against 12.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 192 km/h against 166 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.8 L/100 km against 9.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 970 kg against 1,010 kg. At 4,229 mm, the Renault 16 is 66 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Carrera.
| Specification |
Renault
16
1965 – 1980
|
Porsche
911 Carrera
1965 – 1969
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Germany |
| Documented years | 1965 – 1980 | 1965 – 1969 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 66 – 90 hp | 90 hp |
| Torque | 111 – 129 Nm | 122 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.5 – 15.6 s | 11.8 s |
| Top speed | 145 – 166 km/h | 192 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.3 – 9.6 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,229 mm | 4,163 mm |
| Width | 1,651 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,718 mm | 2,210 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,010 – 1,090 kg | 970 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.