1993 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1980 Renault 5
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault 5 would be higher. At 3,130 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1993 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 500 kg more than 1980 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, 1993 Chevrolet Camaro (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Chevrolet Camaro | 1980 Renault 5 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
Model | Camaro | 5 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3130 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2590 mm |