1972 Renault 5 vs. 1989 Volvo 460
To start off, 1989 Volvo 460 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 460 (90 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1972 Renault 5. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 460 should accelerate faster than 1972 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 460 weights approximately 242 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1989 Volvo 460 (132 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Renault 5. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 460 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Renault 5 | 1989 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Renault | Volvo |
| Model | 5 | 460 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 956 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 977 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
