2005 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1981 Renault 5
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 24 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 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (190 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1981 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 750 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, 2005 Chevrolet Blazer (339 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Blazer | 1981 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Renault |
| Model | Blazer | 5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4299 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2460 mm |
