1971 BMW Touring vs. 1988 Renault 19
To start off, 1988 Renault 19 is newer by 17 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 6 more horse power than 1988 Renault 19. (79 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 90 kg more than 1988 Renault 19. 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 19. (107 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1988 Renault 19 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Touring | 19 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 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 | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
