1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1978 Renault 5
To start off, 1978 Renault 5 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 58 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1978 Renault 5 | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | A 40 | 5 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 56 L |