1978 BMW 730 vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, 1984 Renault 25 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (122 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 730 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1984 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 BMW 730 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 25. (193 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 730 | 1984 Renault 25 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 730 | 25 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2730 mm |
