2007 BMW 530 vs. 1979 Renault 5
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 28 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1979 Renault 5. (159 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1979 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1979 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, 2007 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 1979 Renault 5 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 530 | 5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 56 L |
