1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1985 Renault 5
To start off, 1985 Renault 5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1985 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 1018 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 524 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1985 Renault 5 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
Model | V8 Vantage | 5 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 51 L |