1971 BMW Touring vs. 1989 Renault 4
To start off, 1989 Renault 4 is newer by 18 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 51 more horse power than 1989 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 335 kg more than 1989 Renault 4. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1989 Renault 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Touring | 4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
