1984 BMW 628 vs. 1986 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1986 Renault Alpine is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Renault Alpine (200 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 288 kg more than 1986 Renault Alpine.
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, 1986 Renault Alpine (285 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 628 | 1986 Renault Alpine | |
Make | BMW | Renault |
Model | 628 | Alpine |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |