1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1983 Renault 5
To start off, 1983 Renault 5 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Renault 5 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1983 Renault 5 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | 1900 | 5 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |