1971 BMW Touring vs. 1981 Renault Rodeo
To start off, 1981 Renault Rodeo is newer by 10 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 50 more horse power than 1981 Renault Rodeo. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault Rodeo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 310 kg more than 1981 Renault Rodeo. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault Rodeo. (75 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault Rodeo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1981 Renault Rodeo | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Touring | Rodeo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
