1987 Renault 5 vs. 2005 Smart ForFour
To start off, 2005 Smart ForFour is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Renault 5 (118 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Smart ForFour. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Smart ForFour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Smart ForFour weights approximately 112 kg more than 1987 Renault 5.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1987 Renault 5 (165 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Smart ForFour. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Smart ForFour.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Renault 5 | 2005 Smart ForFour | |
| Make | Renault | Smart |
| Model | 5 | ForFour |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 858 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
