1981 BMW 518 vs. 1996 Renault Fifties
To start off, 1996 Renault Fifties is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 518 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 518 (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1996 Renault Fifties. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Fifties. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 518 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1996 Renault Fifties. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1981 BMW 518 (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Fifties. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Fifties.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 518 | 1996 Renault Fifties | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 518 | Fifties |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
