1948 Fiat 500 vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1948 Fiat 500. (16 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1948 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 5 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1948 Fiat 500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Fiat 500 | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 500 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 569 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 16 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 52 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3220 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2730 mm |
