1988 BMW Z1 vs. 1996 Renault Fifties
To start off, 1996 Renault Fifties is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW Z1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW Z1 would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1996 Renault Fifties. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Fifties. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW Z1 weights approximately 460 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, 1988 BMW Z1 (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Fifties. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Fifties.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW Z1 | 1996 Renault Fifties | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | Z1 | Fifties |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
