1973 BMW Touring vs. 1999 Renault Megane
To start off, 1999 Renault Megane is newer by 26 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 1,869 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1999 Renault Megane. (64 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Megane weights approximately 220 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 1999 Renault Megane | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | Touring | Megane |
Year Released | 1973 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1869 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 127 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 | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |