1957 Renault Colorale vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Colorale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Colorale would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 1 Series (227 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1957 Renault Colorale. (51 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 1 Series should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Colorale. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Renault Colorale weights approximately 130 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
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.
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1957 Renault Colorale | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Renault | BMW |
Model | Colorale | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1957 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4373 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1919 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2660 mm |