1962 Austin A 99 vs. 1985 Renault 5
To start off, 1985 Renault 5 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 558 kg more than 1985 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, both vehicles can yield 221 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Austin A 99 | 1985 Renault 5 | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | A 99 | 5 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 51 L |