1989 BMW 850 vs. 1989 Renault 4
To start off, both 1989 BMW 850 and 1989 Renault 4 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1989 Renault 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 1097 kg more than 1989 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 BMW 850 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 1989 BMW 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 4. (62 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 850 | 1989 Renault 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 850 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 62 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
