1971 BMW Touring vs. 1994 Renault 21
To start off, 1994 Renault 21 is newer by 23 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Renault 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1994 Renault 21. (64 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Renault 21 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault 21. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1971 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1994 Renault 21 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Touring | 21 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |
