2009 BMW 118 vs. 1984 Renault 5
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 25 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 415 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, 1984 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1984 Renault 5 | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 118 | 5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 51 L |