1961 BMW 700 vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1984 Renault 5 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 700 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 120 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Renault 5 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1961 BMW 700. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 1984 Renault 5 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 700 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 51 L |
