1986 Maserati 420 vs. 1978 Renault 5
To start off, 1986 Maserati 420 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1978 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1978 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Maserati 420 weights approximately 203 kg more than 1978 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, 1986 Maserati 420 (258 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1986 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Maserati 420 | 1978 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Maserati | Renault |
| Model | 420 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
