1972 Renault 5 vs. 1964 Riley 4

To start off, 1972 Renault 5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Riley 4 (67 HP) has 24 more horse power than 1972 Renault 5. (43 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Riley 4 weights approximately 417 kg more than 1972 Renault 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1964 Riley 4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Riley 4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Renault 5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1964 Riley 4 (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Renault 5. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Renault 5.

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