1988 BMW 525 vs. 1984 Renault R5

To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault R5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault R5 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 855 kg more than 1984 Renault R5. 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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5.

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