2009 BMW 550 vs. 1985 Renault 5
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault 5 would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1985 Renault 5. (158 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1985 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, 2009 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 5. (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 1985 Renault 5 | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 550 | 5 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1397 cc |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1662 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |