1971 Austin 3 vs. 1983 Renault 5
To start off, 1983 Renault 5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Austin 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Austin 3 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Renault 5 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 518 kg more than 1983 Renault 5.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Austin 3 | 1983 Renault 5 | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | 3 | 5 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 51 L |