1995 BMW M5 vs. 1984 Renault R5
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 11 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 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1984 Renault R5. (34 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault R5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 1005 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW M5 | 1984 Renault R5 | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | M5 | R5 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3794 cc | 1527 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 76 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 720 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |