1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1978 Renault 5
To start off, 1978 Renault 5 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 would be higher. At 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Abarth 2200 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1978 Renault 5.
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, 1978 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 2200 | 1978 Renault 5 | |
Make | Abarth | Renault |
Model | 2200 | 5 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 56 L |