1996 BMW 316 vs. 1979 Renault 5
To start off, 1996 BMW 316 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Renault 5 would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Renault 5 (159 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1996 BMW 316. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 316 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1979 Renault 5.
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, 1979 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 316 | 1979 Renault 5 | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 316 | 5 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 56 L |