1978 BMW 730 vs. 1996 Renault 19
To start off, 1996 Renault 19 is newer by 18 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 79 more horse power than 1996 Renault 19. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 730 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1996 Renault 19. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault 19. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 730 | 1996 Renault 19 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 730 | 19 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2550 mm |
