1969 Morgan 4 vs. 1983 Renault 5
To start off, 1983 Renault 5 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Morgan 4 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Morgan 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Renault 5 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1969 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1969 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Renault 5 weights approximately 312 kg more than 1969 Morgan 4. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Morgan 4 | 1983 Renault 5 | |
Make | Morgan | Renault |
Model | 4 | 5 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |