1974 BMW Touring vs. 1996 Renault Megane
To start off, 1996 Renault Megane is newer by 22 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 11 more horse power than 1996 Renault Megane. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Renault Megane weights approximately 266 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Megane. (107 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1996 Renault Megane | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Touring | Megane |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
