1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 1982 Renault 5
To start off, 1982 Renault 5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1982 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 926 kg more than 1982 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 1982 Renault 5 | |
Make | Ferrari | Renault |
Model | 400 | 5 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 51 L |