1979 BMW 725 vs. 1980 Renault 5
To start off, 1980 Renault 5 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 725 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 725.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 725 | 1980 Renault 5 | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 725 | 5 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2590 mm |