1992 BMW 850 vs. 1984 Renault R5
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 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 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 1145 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 850 (550 Nm) has 474 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 850 | 1984 Renault R5 | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 850 | R5 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 1527 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 76 Nm |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 720 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |