1987 BMW 324 vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Renault 25 would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 324 (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1985 Renault 25. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 BMW 324 (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 324 | 25 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 38 L |
