1973 BMW Touring vs. 2009 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2009 Renault Thalia is newer by 36 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, 2009 Renault Thalia (97 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Renault Thalia should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 30 kg more than 2009 Renault Thalia.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Thalia. (127 Nm). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 2009 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Touring | Thalia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2473 mm |
