2006 BMW 116 vs. 1980 Renault 5
To start off, 2006 BMW 116 is newer by 26 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2006 BMW 116. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 116.
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, 1980 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1980 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 116 | 1980 Renault 5 | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 116 | 5 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |