1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1982 Renault 5
To start off, 1982 Renault 5 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 2,277 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 2300. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 296 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 2300. (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Fiat 2300 | 1982 Renault 5 | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | 2300 | 5 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2277 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 136 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 197 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |