1972 BMW Touring vs. 1981 Renault 18
To start off, 1981 Renault 18 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW Touring (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Renault 18. (66 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1981 Renault 18. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Renault 18 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Renault 18. (124 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1972 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Renault 18.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1981 Renault 18 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Touring | 18 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
