1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1984 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1984 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 308 | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 308 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 51 L |
