1985 BMW 324 vs. 1985 Renault 18
To start off, both 1985 BMW 324 and 1985 Renault 18 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 18 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1985 Renault 18.
Because 1985 BMW 324 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 BMW 324. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Renault 18, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Renault 18 (163 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 324 | 1985 Renault 18 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 324 | 18 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
