1988 BMW 530 vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1988 BMW 530 is newer by 4 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 530 (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1984 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 623 kg more than 1984 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, 1988 BMW 530 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 530 | 1984 Renault 5 | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 530 | 5 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |