1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1984 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 490 kg more than 1984 Renault 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Avanti | Renault |
| Model | Avanti | 5 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 220 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 | 1460 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 51 L |
