1989 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1981 Renault 5
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 5 would be higher. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1981 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, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1981 Renault 5 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Renault |
Model | 75 | 5 |
Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 51 L |