1989 BMW 750 vs. 1980 Renault 5
To start off, 1989 BMW 750 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault 5 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1980 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1980 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 750 | 1980 Renault 5 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 750 | 5 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 244 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 | 1800 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 51 L |
