1982 Fiat 131 vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat 131. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat 131 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 131. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Fiat 131 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 131. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat 131 | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | 131 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2730 mm |
