2006 BMW 545 vs. 1979 Renault 5
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Renault 5 would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1979 Renault 5. (159 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1979 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 1979 Renault 5 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 545 | 5 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1397 cc |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 56 L |
