1998 BMW 325 vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 1998 BMW 325 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 5 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1998 BMW 325. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 325 weights approximately 464 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 325. (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 325 | 1984 Renault 5 | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 325 | 5 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 51 L |