1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia vs. 1983 Renault 5
To start off, 1983 Renault 5 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1983 Renault 5. (160 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1983 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia weights approximately 68 kg more than 1983 Renault 5. 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.
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1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | 1983 Renault 5 | |
Make | Ferrari | Renault |
Model | 250 Mille Miglia | 5 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 972 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |