1956 Citroen ID 19 vs. 1988 Renault 5
To start off, 1988 Renault 5 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen ID 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen ID 19 would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen ID 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 5 (95 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1956 Citroen ID 19. (66 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen ID 19.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1988 Renault 5 (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Citroen ID 19. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Citroen ID 19.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen ID 19 | 1988 Renault 5 | |
Make | Citroen | Renault |
Model | ID 19 | 5 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 95 HP |
Torque | 133 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |