2007 BMW Z4 vs. 1980 Renault 5
To start off, 2007 BMW Z4 is newer by 27 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Z4 (358 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1980 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1980 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, 2007 BMW Z4 (385 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 1980 Renault 5 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Z4 | 5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 358 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 385 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 273 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2590 mm |
