1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1984 Renault R5
To start off, 1984 Renault R5 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 95 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 95 (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 95 should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 95 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1984 Renault R5. 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, 1959 Austin A 95 (176 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 1959 Austin A 95 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 95 | 1984 Renault R5 | |
| Make | Austin | Renault |
| Model | A 95 | R5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1527 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 720 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |
