1973 BMW Touring vs. 1995 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1995 Renault Safrane is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Safrane (107 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Safrane weights approximately 340 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Renault Safrane (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1995 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Touring | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |
