1971 BMW Touring vs. 1980 Renault 14
To start off, 1980 Renault 14 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1980 Renault 14. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 140 kg more than 1980 Renault 14. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault 14. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault 14.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1980 Renault 14 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Touring | 14 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
