1956 BMW 501 vs. 1984 Renault 11
To start off, 1984 Renault 11 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 501 would be higher. At 3,166 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 501 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1984 Renault 11. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 501 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1984 Renault 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 BMW 501 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 11. (102 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 501 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 501 | 1984 Renault 11 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 501 | 11 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3166 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2490 mm |
