1988 BMW 530 vs. 1996 Renault Fifties
To start off, 1996 Renault Fifties is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 530 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 129 more horse power than 1996 Renault Fifties. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Fifties. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 803 kg more than 1996 Renault Fifties. 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 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Fifties. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Fifties.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 530 | 1996 Renault Fifties | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 530 | Fifties |
Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 188 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |