1965 Moretti 2500 vs. 1979 Renault 5
To start off, 1979 Renault 5 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Moretti 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Moretti 2500 would be higher. At 2,454 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Moretti 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Renault 5 (159 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1965 Moretti 2500. (143 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1965 Moretti 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Moretti 2500 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Moretti 2500. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Moretti 2500.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Moretti 2500 | 1979 Renault 5 | |
Make | Moretti | Renault |
Model | 2500 | 5 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2454 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |