1974 Fiat 131 vs. 1974 Renault 5
To start off, both 1974 Fiat 131 and 1974 Renault 5 were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Fiat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Fiat 131 (75 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1974 Renault 5. (33 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Fiat 131 should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 131 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1974 Renault 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Fiat 131 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 1974 Fiat 131. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 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, 1974 Fiat 131 (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault 5. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Fiat 131 | 1974 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 131 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1585 cc | 782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
