2000 Alpina B 12 vs. 1984 Renault R5
To start off, 2000 Alpina B 12 is newer by 16 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1984 Renault R5.
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, 2000 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault R5. (76 Nm). This means 2000 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault R5.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Alpina B 12 | 1984 Renault R5 | |
Make | Alpina | Renault |
Model | B 12 | R5 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1527 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 34 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 76 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 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 | 1790 kg | 720 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |