2000 BMW 525 vs. 1985 Renault Super 5
To start off, 2000 BMW 525 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 525 (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1985 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW 525 weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1985 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 BMW 525 (331 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 525 | 1985 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 525 | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
