1974 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Renault Megane
To start off, 2005 Renault Megane is newer by 31 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, 2005 Renault Megane (97 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Megane weights approximately 180 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, 1974 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Megane. (128 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1974 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2005 Renault Megane | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Touring | Megane |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1461 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 |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
