2002 BMW 332 vs. 1979 Renault 5
To start off, 2002 BMW 332 is newer by 23 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 332 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1979 Renault 5. (159 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 332 weights approximately 685 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, 2002 BMW 332 (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 332 | 1979 Renault 5 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 332 | 5 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 56 L |
