1975 Pontiac Bonneville vs. 1985 Renault 5
To start off, 1985 Renault 5 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1985 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1133 kg more than 1985 Renault 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Pontiac Bonneville (415 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1975 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Pontiac Bonneville | 1985 Renault 5 | |
Make | Pontiac | Renault |
Model | Bonneville | 5 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 415 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.6 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2450 mm |