1974 BMW Touring vs. 1993 Renault Express
To start off, 1993 Renault Express is newer by 19 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, 1974 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1993 Renault Express. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 210 kg more than 1993 Renault Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Express. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1993 Renault Express | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Touring | Express |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
