1998 BMW M vs. 1979 Renault 5
To start off, 1998 BMW M is newer by 19 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW M (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1979 Renault 5. (159 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW M weights approximately 480 kg more than 1979 Renault 5. 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, 1998 BMW M (340 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW M | 1979 Renault 5 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | M | 5 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 56 L |
