1965 Porsche 912 vs. 1980 Renault 5
To start off, 1980 Renault 5 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1965 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1965 Porsche 912.
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, 1980 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Porsche 912. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Porsche 912 | 1980 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Porsche | Renault |
| Model | 912 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1580 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 192 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 | 970 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |
