1979 BMW 728 vs. 1984 Renault 11
To start off, 1984 Renault 11 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 728 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 728 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1984 Renault 11. (54 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 728 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1984 Renault 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 BMW 728 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 11. (102 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 11.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 728 | 1984 Renault 11 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 728 | 11 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2490 mm |
