1991 BMW 525 vs. 1991 Renault Express
To start off, both 1991 BMW 525 and 1991 Renault Express were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1991 Renault Express. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1991 Renault Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 525 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1991 Renault Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 BMW 525 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 1991 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Renault Express, 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, 1991 BMW 525 (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Renault Express. (79 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Renault Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 525 | 1991 Renault Express | |
| Make | BMW | Renault |
| Model | 525 | Express |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1106 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2590 mm |
