1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1983 Renault 5
To start off, 1983 Renault 5 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Renault 5 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Renault 5 weights approximately 387 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600. 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, 1983 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1983 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Abarth | Renault |
| Model | 600 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 | 585 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
