1974 BMW Touring vs. 1982 Renault 11
To start off, 1982 Renault 11 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,572 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Renault 11 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Renault 11 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 112 kg more than 1982 Renault 11.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Renault 11 (161 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Renault 11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1982 Renault 11 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Touring | 11 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
