1963 Austin A 99 vs. 1978 Renault 5
To start off, 1978 Renault 5 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1963 Austin A 99. (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1963 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 558 kg more than 1978 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, 1963 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin A 99 | 1978 Renault 5 | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | A 99 | 5 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 107 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 224 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 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 56 L |