2003 BMW 530 vs. 1981 Renault 5
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 5 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1981 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 522 kg more than 1981 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, 2003 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 1981 Renault 5 | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 530 | 5 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1572 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |