1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1979 Renault 5
To start off, 1979 Renault 5 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Renault 5 (159 HP) has 139 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Renault 5 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Abarth 500 | 1979 Renault 5 | |
Make | Abarth | Renault |
Model | 500 | 5 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 479 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 159 HP |
Torque | 32 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 445 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 56 L |