2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1979 Renault 5
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 26 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 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 1979 Renault 5. (159 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 940 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, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1979 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | Vanquish | 5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 56 L |
