1968 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1979 Renault 5
To start off, 1979 Renault 5 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Renault 5 (159 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 432 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, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Camaro | 1979 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Camaro | 5 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 56 L |
