1968 Fiat 850 vs. 1983 Renault 5
To start off, 1983 Renault 5 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Renault 5 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Renault 5 weights approximately 257 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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, 1983 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 850 | 1983 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 850 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 51 L |
