2005 BMW 330 vs. 1980 Renault 5
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault 5 would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (189 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1980 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1980 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, 2005 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1980 Renault 5 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 330 | 5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 51 L |
