1984 Renault 5 vs. 1966 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (158 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1966 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1966 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 5 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Renault 5 | 1966 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | 5 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 40 L |
