1958 DKW F 93 vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 DKW F 93. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 DKW F 93 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1958 DKW F 93. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1958 DKW F 93. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 5 weights approximately 21 kg more than 1958 DKW F 93. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Renault 5 (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 DKW F 93. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 DKW F 93.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 DKW F 93 | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | DKW | Renault |
| Model | F 93 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 896 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 37 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
