1971 Fiat 130 vs. 1984 Renault R5
To start off, 1984 Renault R5 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1984 Renault R5. 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (255 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 130 | 1984 Renault R5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 130 | R5 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 1527 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 720 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
