1957 Ferrari 801 F1 vs. 1984 Renault R5
To start off, 1984 Renault R5 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 801 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 would be higher. At 2,486 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 (271 HP @ 8400 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault R5 weights approximately 66 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 801 F1.
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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1957 Ferrari 801 F1 | 1984 Renault R5 | |
Make | Ferrari | Renault |
Model | 801 F1 | R5 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
Engine Size | 2486 cc | 1527 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 8400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 720 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |