2006 Hyundai Tipper vs. 1980 Renault 5
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tipper is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault 5 would be higher. At 2,607 cc, 2006 Hyundai Tipper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tipper weights approximately 290 kg more than 1980 Renault 5.
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, 1980 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Tipper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Tipper | 1980 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | Tipper | 5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
| Engine Size | 2607 cc | 1397 cc |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
