1990 BMW 316 vs. 1985 Renault 25
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 5 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 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1985 Renault 25. (63 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1985 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Renault 25 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1990 BMW 316.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 BMW 316 (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Renault 25. (129 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1985 Renault 25 | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 316 | 25 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 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 | 70 L | 38 L |
