1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser vs. 1979 Renault 5
To start off, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Renault 5 would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Renault 5. (159 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1979 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, 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (346 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 5. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1979 Renault 5 has manual transmission. 1979 Renault 5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | 1979 Renault 5 | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Renault |
Model | Custom Cruiser | 5 |
Year Released | 1991 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |