1986 BMW 325 vs. 1986 Renault 4
To start off, both 1986 BMW 325 and 1986 Renault 4 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1986 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1986 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 325 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1986 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 BMW 325 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 1986 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Renault 4, 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, 1986 BMW 325 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Renault 4. (63 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 325 | 1986 Renault 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 325 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
