1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 1981 Renault 5
To start off, 1981 Renault 5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 4,972 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (237 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1981 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1981 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 1981 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Renault |
| Model | 500 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4972 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |
