2009 BMW 525 vs. 1987 Renault Super 5
To start off, 2009 BMW 525 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Renault Super 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Renault Super 5 would be higher. At 5,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1987 Renault Super 5. (41 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1987 Renault Super 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 525 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1987 Renault Super 5. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Renault Super 5. (66 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Renault Super 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 525 | 1987 Renault Super 5 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 525 | Super 5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5495 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
