1951 Ferrari 375 Indy vs. 1979 Renault 5
To start off, 1979 Renault 5 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1979 Renault 5. (159 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 5 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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:
| 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | 1979 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 375 Indy | 5 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4493 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2440 mm |
