1972 Renault 5 vs. 1972 ZAZ 966
To start off, both 1972 Renault 5 and 1972 ZAZ 966 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 885 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 ZAZ 966 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Renault 5 (33 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1972 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1972 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 ZAZ 966 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1972 Renault 5.
Because 1972 ZAZ 966 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 1972 ZAZ 966. 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, 1972 Renault 5 (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Renault 5 | 1972 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Renault | ZAZ |
| Model | 5 | 966 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 782 cc | 885 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 53 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2170 mm |
