1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1985 Renault 5
To start off, 1985 Renault 5 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,526 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 5 (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 5 weights approximately 336 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Renault 5 (430 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1985 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Abarth | Renault |
| Model | 850 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1526 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 51 L |
