1982 BMW 328 vs. 1981 Renault 5
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 5 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 456 kg more than 1981 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, 1981 Renault 5 (221 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 328. (210 Nm). This means 1981 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 BMW 328 | 1981 Renault 5 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 328 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1050 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
