2000 BMW 320 vs. 1979 Renault 5
To start off, 2000 BMW 320 is newer by 21 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 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 320 (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Renault 5. (159 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 320 weights approximately 660 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, 1979 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW 320. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW 320. 2000 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1979 Renault 5 has manual transmission. 1979 Renault 5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 320 | 1979 Renault 5 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 320 | 5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 56 L |
