1996 Fiat 126 vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1996 Fiat 126 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,397 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Renault 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 126. (25 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 5 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1996 Fiat 126. 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, 1984 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat 126 | 1984 Renault 5 | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | 126 | 5 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
Engine Size | 704 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 25 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 49 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |