1982 Renault 5 vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (168 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1982 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (210 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1982 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Renault 5 | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | 5 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 53 L |
