1961 Fiat Berline vs. 1983 Renault 5
To start off, 1983 Renault 5 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Renault 5 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 298 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 1983 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Berline | 5 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 51 L |
