1973 BMW Touring vs. 1995 Renault Twingo
To start off, 1995 Renault Twingo 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 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1995 Renault Twingo. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 215 kg more than 1995 Renault Twingo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Twingo. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1995 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Touring | Twingo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
