1973 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Renault Scenic
To start off, 2005 Renault Scenic is newer by 32 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 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Scenic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Renault Scenic. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Scenic weights approximately 335 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Renault Scenic (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Renault Scenic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2005 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Touring | Scenic |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 93 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |
