1980 Austin Marina vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Austin Marina 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 99 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 5 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1980 Austin Marina. 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Austin Marina | 1984 Renault 5 | |
Make | Austin | Renault |
Model | Marina | 5 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2730 mm |