1970 Daihatsu Fellow vs. 1976 Renault 5
To start off, 1976 Renault 5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Daihatsu Fellow would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Renault 5 (93 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (33 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Renault 5 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1976 Renault 5 (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow. (37 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Daihatsu Fellow.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Daihatsu Fellow | 1976 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Fellow | 5 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 354 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 465 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 38 L |
