1966 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1976 Renault 5
To start off, 1976 Renault 5 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1976 Renault 5. (33 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 615 kg more than 1976 Renault 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 5. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1976 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
| Model | Spider | 5 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
