2005 Morgan 44 vs. 1981 Renault 5
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 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 1,790 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Morgan 44 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 44. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 44. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Renault 5 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44. 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, 1981 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 44. (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 44.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Morgan 44 | 1981 Renault 5 | |
Make | Morgan | Renault |
Model | 44 | 5 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1790 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |