2003 BMW 520 vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Renault 5 would be higher. At 2,170 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1984 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1984 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, 1984 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 520 | 1984 Renault 5 | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 520 | 5 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2170 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 223 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |