1994 Ferrari F355 vs. 1981 Renault 5
To start off, 1994 Ferrari F355 is newer by 13 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1981 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1981 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, 1994 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari F355 | 1981 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | F355 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 295 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 51 L |
