1977 BMW 520 vs. 1980 Renault 5
To start off, 1980 Renault 5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 340 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 520. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 520 | 1980 Renault 5 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 520 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
