1970 Porsche 912 vs. 1978 Renault 5
To start off, 1978 Renault 5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Renault 5 weights approximately 2 kg more than 1970 Porsche 912. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Porsche 912 | 1978 Renault 5 | |
Make | Porsche | Renault |
Model | 912 | 5 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 56 L |