1960 Fiat 1100 vs. 1987 Renault 5
To start off, 1987 Renault 5 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 1,419 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 5 (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1100. (43 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Renault 5 weights approximately 216 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Renault 5 (435 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 1100 | 1987 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 1100 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1087 cc | 1419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 51 L |
