1980 Renault 5 vs. 2004 BMW 320
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 24 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 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1980 Renault 5. 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, 1980 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Renault 5 | 2004 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | 5 | 320 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 63 L |
