1953 Austin A 40 vs. 1982 Renault 5
To start off, 1982 Renault 5 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 40 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Austin A 40 | 1982 Renault 5 | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | A 40 | 5 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 51 L |