1947 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1947 Jaguar Mark IV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 820 kg more than 1984 Renault 5.
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, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1947 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Renault |
| Model | Mark IV | 5 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2730 mm |
