1975 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1983 Renault 5

To start off, 1983 Renault 5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 1975 Chevrolet Corvette (346 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Renault 5. (221 Nm). This means 1975 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Renault 5.

Compare all specifications:

1975 Chevrolet Corvette 1983 Renault 5
Make Chevrolet Renault
Model Corvette 5
Year Released 1975 1983
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5765 cc 1397 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 160 HP
Torque 346 Nm 221 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 7.0:1
Top Speed 207 km/hour 209 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Length 4710 mm 3670 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2500 mm 2440 mm


 

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