1974 BMW Touring vs. 1993 Renault Safrane
To start off, 1993 Renault Safrane 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 2,963 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Renault Safrane (264 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Renault Safrane weights approximately 645 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Renault Safrane (370 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Renault Safrane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1993 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Touring | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2770 mm |
