1992 BMW 730 vs. 1984 Renault R5
To start off, 1992 BMW 730 is newer by 8 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 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 730 weights approximately 880 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, 1992 BMW 730 (260 Nm) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 730 | 1984 Renault R5 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 730 | R5 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1527 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 720 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
