1985 Renault 5 vs. 2000 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 5 weights approximately 152 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. 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, 1985 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Renault 5 | 2000 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Renault | Smart |
| Model | 5 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
