1970 Fiat 125 vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,607 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 5 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1970 Fiat 125. 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, 1984 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 125 | 1984 Renault 5 | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | 125 | 5 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1607 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |