1980 Renault 5 vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault 5 would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (320 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1980 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1563 kg more than 1980 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, 2010 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Renault 5 | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Renault | GMC |
| Model | 5 | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 2533 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 98 L |
