1984 Renault 5 vs. 2010 BMW 123
To start off, 2010 BMW 123 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 123 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2010 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 123 weights approximately 679 kg more than 1984 Renault 5.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 5. (340 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Renault 5 | 2010 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Renault | BMW |
| Model | 5 | 123 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 936 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 51 L |
