1979 Plymouth Volare vs. 1983 Renault 5
To start off, 1983 Renault 5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Renault 5 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 493 kg more than 1983 Renault 5.
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, 1979 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Plymouth Volare | 1983 Renault 5 | |
Make | Plymouth | Renault |
Model | Volare | 5 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |