2006 BMW 530 vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 22 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 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 660 kg more than 1984 Renault 5.
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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1984 Renault 5 | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 530 | 5 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1397 cc |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 242 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 | 4570 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |