1971 BMW Touring vs. 2012 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2012 Renault Thalia is newer by 41 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) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Renault Thalia. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2012 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 30 kg more than 2012 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Renault Thalia (160 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2012 Renault Thalia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 2012 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Touring | Thalia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 64 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2473 mm |
